| 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 | $17.27 | 4.202% | $17.9957 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.70 | 12.286% | $173.7064 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.58 | 5.732% | $6.9572 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.31 | 3.422% | $36.5183 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.52 | 13.757% | $135.9624 | $135.96 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.25 | 9.762% | $193.4555 | $193.46 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.61 | 6.122% | $127.9937 | $127.99 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.24 | $692.5892 | $692.60 | $692.55 | $692.70 | |