| 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 | $17.34 | 3.474% | $17.9424 | $17.94 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.61 | 9.845% | $118.2042 | $118.20 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.77 | 9.572% | $29.3324 | $29.33 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.47 | 6.831% | $147.9289 | $147.93 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.98 | 7.855% | $238.338 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.98 | 4.361% | $34.4183 | $34.42 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.85 | 6.712% | $247.4118 | $247.41 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.00 | $833.5760 | $833.57 | $833.60 | $833.40 | |