| 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 | $16.98 | 5.836% | $17.971 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.86 | 13.450% | $39.5487 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.74 | 5.873% | $155.358 | $155.36 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.39 | 9.154% | $267.853 | $267.85 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.33 | 12.377% | $262.2093 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.92 | 7.651% | $203.3743 | $203.37 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.92 | 7.588% | $17.128 | $17.13 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.14 | $963.4423 | $963.44 | $963.40 | $963.50 | |