| 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 | $17.33 | 6.421% | $18.4428 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.91 | 13.331% | $99.6293 | $99.63 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.80 | 3.141% | $237.018 | $237.02 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.85 | 5.663% | $251.3194 | $251.32 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.91 | 12.234% | $52.649 | $52.65 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.69 | 13.582% | $45.0807 | $45.08 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.73 | 12.374% | $164.8864 | $164.89 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.22 | $869.0256 | $869.03 | $869.05 | $868.90 | |