| 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 | $16.55 | 8.705% | $17.9907 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.76 | 10.787% | $214.6609 | $214.66 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.81 | 11.239% | $270.0994 | $270.10 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.25 | 3.752% | $14.7847 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.54 | 12.398% | $15.2187 | $15.22 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.66 | 13.720% | $86.0406 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.50 | 13.739% | $156.3911 | $156.39 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.07 | $775.1861 | $775.18 | $775.20 | $775.20 | |