| 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 | $17.38 | 4.335% | $18.1334 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.85 | 11.737% | $88.1046 | $88.10 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.28 | 8.260% | $197.3363 | $197.34 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.27 | 12.851% | $13.8468 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.83 | 13.392% | $239.0644 | $239.06 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.85 | 10.650% | $211.1755 | $211.18 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.97 | 13.405% | $148.5265 | $148.53 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.43 | $916.1875 | $916.19 | $916.25 | $916.10 | |