| 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 | $17.58 | 4.280% | $18.3324 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.78 | 11.708% | $34.3837 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.91 | 9.235% | $29.3951 | $29.40 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.70 | 13.406% | $147.0876 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.55 | 12.794% | $194.626 | $194.63 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.25 | 3.790% | $148.6792 | $148.68 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.26 | 9.505% | $21.0907 | $21.09 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.03 | $593.5947 | $593.60 | $593.70 | $593.60 | |