| 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 | $17.45 | 3.551% | $18.0696 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.49 | 5.186% | $88.8717 | $88.87 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.73 | 4.436% | $234.699 | $234.70 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.64 | 3.479% | $251.0814 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.98 | 10.838% | $244.9298 | $244.93 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.38 | 5.439% | $76.3167 | $76.32 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.36 | 4.389% | $234.2072 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.03 | $1,148.1754 | $1,148.18 | $1,148.15 | $1,148.20 | |