| 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 | 5.712% | $18.3516 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.88 | 9.413% | $78.6461 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.27 | 12.813% | $194.343 | $194.34 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.95 | 3.530% | $216.3259 | $216.33 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.73 | 6.587% | $248.0599 | $248.06 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.77 | 11.293% | $74.3103 | $74.31 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.57 | 8.155% | $253.6992 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.53 | $1,083.7360 | $1,083.74 | $1,083.75 | $1,083.70 | |