| 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 | $15.88 | 13.213% | $17.9782 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.89 | 7.311% | $229.5275 | $229.53 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.39 | 12.641% | $222.3421 | $222.34 | $222.35 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.93 | 11.368% | $104.608 | $104.61 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.74 | 12.747% | $193.6317 | $193.63 | $193.65 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.27 | 9.270% | $21.0563 | $21.06 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.51 | 4.547% | $160.4901 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.61 | $949.6339 | $949.64 | $949.70 | $949.60 | |