| 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 | $16.87 | 6.816% | $18.0199 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.99 | 13.482% | $64.6734 | $64.67 | $64.65 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.87 | 10.218% | $63.7832 | $63.78 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.55 | 9.400% | $259.8797 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.74 | 9.518% | $202.3236 | $202.32 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.98 | 10.782% | $239.267 | $239.27 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.82 | 13.434% | $243.6789 | $243.68 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.82 | $1,091.6257 | $1,091.62 | $1,091.60 | $1,091.70 | |