| 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 | 3.482% | $17.9852 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.41 | 4.734% | $65.3645 | $65.36 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.31 | 10.722% | $52.3826 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.69 | 11.570% | $36.4722 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.52 | 5.126% | $28.9307 | $28.93 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.51 | 6.411% | $22.889 | $22.89 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.36 | 5.410% | $182.7388 | $182.74 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $382.18 | $406.7630 | $406.76 | $406.80 | $406.80 | |