| 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 | $17.45 | 3.311% | $18.0278 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.38 | 12.854% | $33.1565 | $33.16 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.95 | 9.641% | $263.0836 | $263.08 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.91 | 4.302% | $235.6286 | $235.63 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.37 | 7.470% | $185.246 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.42 | 11.433% | $104.1007 | $104.10 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.49 | 10.420% | $129.7325 | $129.73 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.97 | $968.9757 | $968.98 | $969.05 | $968.90 | |