| 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 | 5.815% | $17.9674 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.64 | 10.196% | $203.4659 | $203.47 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.44 | 4.608% | $55.9025 | $55.90 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.66 | 7.131% | $44.6308 | $44.63 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.25 | 9.545% | $173.355 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.89 | 8.714% | $87.9388 | $87.94 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.90 | 9.778% | $74.5393 | $74.54 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.76 | $657.7997 | $657.81 | $657.80 | $657.80 | |