| 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 | $17.38 | 5.794% | $18.387 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.45 | 12.853% | $50.1632 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.62 | 10.369% | $209.2817 | $209.28 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.28 | 4.488% | $136.127 | $136.13 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.92 | 6.548% | $250.3026 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.85 | 8.871% | $118.5061 | $118.51 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.33 | 4.180% | $190.9932 | $190.99 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.83 | $973.7608 | $973.76 | $973.80 | $973.80 | |