| 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 | $17.35 | 3.698% | $17.9916 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.68 | 3.368% | $107.1719 | $107.17 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.88 | 3.592% | $85.857 | $85.86 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.50 | 4.460% | $104.9823 | $104.98 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.78 | 3.703% | $193.6965 | $193.70 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.59 | 5.360% | $158.6616 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.67 | 13.830% | $51.9862 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.45 | $720.3471 | $720.35 | $720.35 | $720.50 | |