| 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 | $17.27 | 5.227% | $18.1727 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.38 | 11.223% | $36.014 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.59 | 11.283% | $189.8377 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.77 | 10.249% | $63.6908 | $63.69 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.31 | 4.620% | $173.9935 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.64 | 8.726% | $85.5021 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.84 | 3.730% | $162.6901 | $162.69 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.80 | $729.9009 | $729.89 | $729.90 | $729.90 | |