| 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 | $16.69 | 7.614% | $17.9608 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.58 | 11.555% | $105.5087 | $105.51 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.55 | 5.358% | $95.4017 | $95.40 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.95 | 3.714% | $185.5962 | $185.60 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.87 | 3.770% | $46.5616 | $46.56 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.34 | 3.782% | $9.6932 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.74 | 7.490% | $153.4312 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.72 | $614.1534 | $614.15 | $614.15 | $614.20 | |