| 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 | $17.36 | 3.607% | $17.9862 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.39 | 6.641% | $231.8269 | $231.83 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.68 | 8.666% | $210.4643 | $210.46 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.84 | 6.292% | $108.2478 | $108.25 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.86 | 9.228% | $257.6252 | $257.63 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.53 | 13.168% | $19.8384 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.43 | 13.520% | $180.9849 | $180.98 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.09 | $1,026.9737 | $1,026.98 | $1,027.05 | $1,026.90 | |