| 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 | $16.28 | 10.389% | $17.9713 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.29 | 7.410% | $9.9784 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.45 | 5.634% | $19.4895 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.98 | 7.615% | $71.0044 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.96 | 3.274% | $156.9352 | $156.94 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.77 | 9.615% | $215.6894 | $215.69 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.37 | 9.306% | $272.5764 | $272.58 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.10 | $763.6446 | $763.65 | $763.70 | $763.70 | |