| 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 | $17.35 | 5.154% | $18.2442 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.57 | 7.482% | $41.4558 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.41 | 13.357% | $144.4282 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.35 | 8.513% | $129.5103 | $129.51 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.61 | 12.181% | $216.0718 | $216.07 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.96 | 7.777% | $204.7332 | $204.73 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.50 | 7.589% | $162.9973 | $163.00 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.75 | $917.4408 | $917.44 | $917.45 | $917.40 | |