| 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 | $17.28 | 6.237% | $18.3578 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.50 | 10.171% | $73.2637 | $73.26 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.54 | 9.798% | $196.0333 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.95 | 7.567% | $251.653 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.88 | 10.519% | $184.4341 | $184.43 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.55 | 3.718% | $58.6525 | $58.65 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.76 | 5.191% | $246.9464 | $246.95 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.46 | $1,029.3408 | $1,029.33 | $1,029.35 | $1,029.40 | |