| 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 | $17.75 | 3.483% | $18.3682 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.89 | 7.494% | $10.6312 | $10.63 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.66 | 3.474% | $24.4819 | $24.48 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.47 | 6.771% | $209.773 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.34 | 13.753% | $161.916 | $161.92 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.37 | 7.783% | $38.1228 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.83 | 9.680% | $142.3975 | $142.40 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.31 | $605.6906 | $605.69 | $605.65 | $605.70 | |