| 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 | $16.98 | 5.728% | $17.9526 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.47 | 5.773% | $80.8846 | $80.88 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.25 | 8.405% | $178.0552 | $178.06 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.51 | 5.578% | $74.443 | $74.44 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.26 | 8.131% | $236.0067 | $236.01 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.71 | 5.797% | $258.8958 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.58 | 10.206% | $254.113 | $254.11 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.76 | $1,100.3509 | $1,100.35 | $1,100.35 | $1,100.40 | |