| 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 | $17.33 | 3.641% | $17.961 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.54 | 8.106% | $81.6633 | $81.66 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.88 | 13.164% | $269.1945 | $269.19 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.38 | 9.445% | $213.8336 | $213.83 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.67 | 5.773% | $20.8055 | $20.81 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.51 | 8.644% | $59.2218 | $59.22 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.98 | 11.359% | $146.9716 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.29 | $809.6513 | $809.64 | $809.60 | $809.70 | |