| 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 | $16.84 | 6.750% | $17.9767 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.84 | 5.524% | $102.1894 | $102.19 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.82 | 8.675% | $157.3831 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.36 | 7.670% | $101.5974 | $101.60 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.46 | 8.826% | $112.5914 | $112.59 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.81 | 3.754% | $231.1743 | $231.17 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.47 | 5.197% | $232.9798 | $232.98 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.60 | $955.8921 | $955.89 | $955.95 | $956.00 | |