| 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 | $17.43 | 4.270% | $18.1743 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.94 | 8.369% | $159.2374 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.64 | 12.126% | $240.6672 | $240.67 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.59 | 8.763% | $32.183 | $32.18 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.98 | 7.361% | $185.7131 | $185.71 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.43 | 11.559% | $236.9848 | $236.98 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.39 | 7.341% | $6.8591 | $6.86 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.40 | $879.8189 | $879.81 | $879.80 | $879.90 | |