| 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 | $15.99 | 12.775% | $18.0327 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.70 | 13.496% | $60.9474 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.81 | 5.140% | $13.4684 | $13.47 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.61 | 10.458% | $217.1715 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.97 | 9.571% | $8.7328 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.93 | 4.509% | $131.6082 | $131.61 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.86 | 3.597% | $154.2145 | $154.21 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.87 | $604.1755 | $604.17 | $604.15 | $604.10 | |