| 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 | 4.131% | $17.9938 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.74 | 11.374% | $164.5439 | $164.54 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.99 | 5.196% | $69.4188 | $69.42 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.72 | 4.750% | $20.6567 | $20.66 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.72 | 4.606% | $43.6416 | $43.64 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.75 | 10.276% | $276.5171 | $276.52 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.77 | 11.651% | $156.0546 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.97 | $748.8265 | $748.82 | $748.80 | $748.80 | |