| 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 | $17.69 | 3.872% | $18.375 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.71 | 6.460% | $179.6087 | $179.61 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.97 | 8.463% | $44.4373 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.45 | 5.351% | $155.34 | $155.34 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.75 | 13.811% | $269.4475 | $269.45 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.69 | 9.233% | $203.9271 | $203.93 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.57 | 12.730% | $133.664 | $133.66 | $133.65 | $133.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.83 | $1,004.7996 | $1,004.81 | $1,004.85 | $1,004.70 | |