| 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 | $16.73 | 7.294% | $17.9503 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.66 | 5.202% | $63.8155 | $63.82 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.80 | 12.629% | $167.592 | $167.59 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.37 | 9.829% | $173.9362 | $173.94 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.98 | 12.223% | $50.4779 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.98 | 8.853% | $121.8936 | $121.89 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.92 | 4.466% | $105.4271 | $105.43 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.44 | $701.0926 | $701.10 | $701.15 | $701.10 | |