| 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 | $16.91 | 6.372% | $17.9875 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.51 | 12.629% | $194.2963 | $194.30 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.36 | 4.344% | $174.6301 | $174.63 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.56 | 5.825% | $70.4371 | $70.44 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.75 | 8.279% | $188.1348 | $188.13 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.51 | 4.497% | $12.0276 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.39 | 5.393% | $154.2848 | $154.28 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.99 | $811.7982 | $811.80 | $811.90 | $811.70 | |