| 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 | $16.74 | 7.288% | $17.96 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.89 | 12.539% | $159.6816 | $159.68 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.95 | 10.681% | $115.0529 | $115.05 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.46 | 8.105% | $37.253 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.74 | 12.603% | $36.8662 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.47 | 3.211% | $249.2236 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.62 | 10.707% | $202.1731 | $202.17 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.87 | $818.2104 | $818.20 | $818.15 | $818.40 | |