| 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 | $17.27 | 5.834% | $18.2775 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.49 | 6.792% | $213.0394 | $213.04 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.98 | 9.794% | $191.0196 | $191.02 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.69 | 10.557% | $152.2259 | $152.23 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.51 | 9.315% | $271.6587 | $271.66 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.59 | 11.350% | $40.743 | $40.74 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.58 | 6.679% | $151.0361 | $151.04 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.11 | $1,038.0002 | $1,038.01 | $1,038.05 | $1,037.90 | |