| 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 | $17.71 | 3.579% | $18.3438 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.48 | 11.142% | $47.2131 | $47.21 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.65 | 11.861% | $146.1464 | $146.15 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.88 | 8.556% | $15.0676 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.49 | 12.558% | $166.0118 | $166.01 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.61 | 8.573% | $72.3205 | $72.32 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.55 | 12.866% | $219.5808 | $219.58 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.37 | $684.6840 | $684.68 | $684.65 | $684.60 | |