| 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 | $17.40 | 3.836% | $18.0675 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.83 | 5.166% | $35.5777 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.63 | 7.788% | $142.9592 | $142.96 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.54 | 6.268% | $249.241 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.92 | 13.741% | $260.3759 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.93 | 10.249% | $153.1689 | $153.17 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.46 | 8.684% | $240.6916 | $240.69 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.71 | $1,100.0818 | $1,100.09 | $1,100.10 | $1,100.20 | |