| 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 | $16.46 | 9.182% | $17.9714 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.70 | 8.687% | $43.1487 | $43.15 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.64 | 4.234% | $249.7864 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.31 | 12.829% | $276.7808 | $276.78 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.85 | 6.784% | $154.6766 | $154.68 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.79 | 8.758% | $66.114 | $66.11 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.25 | 7.378% | $259.0494 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.00 | $1,067.5273 | $1,067.53 | $1,067.55 | $1,067.50 | |