| 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 | $15.82 | 13.617% | $17.9742 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.62 | 13.270% | $157.0149 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.48 | 9.658% | $262.609 | $262.61 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.30 | 7.651% | $61.684 | $61.68 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.55 | 11.482% | $183.4436 | $183.44 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.32 | 10.399% | $217.8393 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.99 | 7.786% | $255.442 | $255.44 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.08 | $1,156.0070 | $1,155.99 | $1,156.00 | $1,155.90 | |