| 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 | $16.56 | 8.535% | $17.9734 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.99 | 8.735% | $178.3145 | $178.31 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.62 | 5.193% | $235.2326 | $235.23 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.75 | 11.276% | $168.8613 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.46 | 13.346% | $83.264 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.66 | 9.191% | $28.0184 | $28.02 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.56 | 7.463% | $22.0944 | $22.09 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.60 | $733.7586 | $733.74 | $733.70 | $733.80 | |