| 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 | $16.99 | 5.694% | $17.9574 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.84 | 7.437% | $85.7777 | $85.78 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.40 | 3.167% | $176.8282 | $176.83 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.51 | 8.609% | $93.9576 | $93.96 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.92 | 6.175% | $98.6578 | $98.66 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.28 | 12.367% | $57.6218 | $57.62 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.29 | 11.232% | $192.7539 | $192.75 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.23 | $723.5544 | $723.56 | $723.55 | $723.70 | |