| 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 | $17.97 | 3.358% | $18.5734 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.88 | 10.804% | $176.0454 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.42 | 7.847% | $148.2033 | $148.20 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.46 | 11.711% | $190.4226 | $190.42 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.29 | 4.305% | $146.3295 | $146.33 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.43 | 11.266% | $110.6318 | $110.63 | $110.65 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.38 | 3.321% | $39.6546 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.83 | $829.8606 | $829.85 | $829.85 | $829.80 | |