| 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 | $17.39 | 3.367% | $17.9755 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.67 | 9.725% | $176.2952 | $176.30 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.86 | 4.405% | $109.4791 | $109.48 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.48 | 9.352% | $170.0205 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.33 | 7.588% | $33.7073 | $33.71 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.93 | 8.471% | $57.4137 | $57.41 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.64 | 5.461% | $88.2076 | $88.21 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.30 | $653.0989 | $653.11 | $653.10 | $653.10 | |