| 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 | $17.33 | 3.728% | $17.9761 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.64 | 7.614% | $265.4192 | $265.42 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.70 | 4.410% | $92.6117 | $92.61 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.96 | 8.141% | $9.6894 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.92 | 8.381% | $12.919 | $12.92 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.67 | 13.172% | $280.2931 | $280.29 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.25 | 10.819% | $136.5844 | $136.58 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.47 | $815.4929 | $815.49 | $815.50 | $815.50 | |