| 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 | 6.545% | $18.102 | $18.10 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.48 | 10.860% | $19.3783 | $19.38 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.46 | 11.126% | $273.8811 | $273.88 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.77 | 7.166% | $170.1475 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.99 | 3.747% | $128.6359 | $128.64 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.76 | 4.521% | $119.9483 | $119.95 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.30 | 10.704% | $86.6812 | $86.68 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.75 | $816.7743 | $816.78 | $816.85 | $816.70 | |