| 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 | $16.99 | 8.103% | $18.3667 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.73 | 11.675% | $41.0182 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.27 | 6.640% | $146.3847 | $146.38 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.84 | 3.175% | $36.9779 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.66 | 5.188% | $234.2116 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.56 | 13.706% | $143.9063 | $143.91 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.37 | 6.373% | $232.2867 | $232.29 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.42 | $853.1521 | $853.16 | $853.15 | $853.20 | |