| 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 | $16.74 | 7.356% | $17.9714 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.83 | 7.819% | $56.9608 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.76 | 9.587% | $227.678 | $227.68 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.71 | 6.446% | $155.1025 | $155.10 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.35 | 5.596% | $183.0507 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.82 | 3.387% | $235.5363 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.65 | 6.450% | $151.8509 | $151.85 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.86 | $1,028.1506 | $1,028.15 | $1,028.15 | $1,028.30 | |