| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $17.42 | 3.742% | $18.0719 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.56 | 7.839% | $134.3243 | $134.32 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.44 | 13.277% | $99.0494 | $99.05 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.29 | 11.377% | $230.8734 | $230.87 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.47 | 3.808% | $80.4201 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.27 | 5.405% | $130.9868 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.74 | 12.560% | $146.0353 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.19 | $839.7612 | $839.76 | $839.70 | $839.70 | |