| 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 | $17.36 | 4.110% | $18.0735 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.50 | 5.316% | $248.0192 | $248.02 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.55 | 11.748% | $273.2797 | $273.28 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.87 | 11.174% | $155.4991 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.45 | 9.368% | $27.8342 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.57 | 6.225% | $18.6637 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.27 | 5.675% | $238.0541 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.57 | $979.4235 | $979.41 | $979.40 | $979.50 | |