| 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 | $16.91 | 6.421% | $17.9958 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.46 | 8.494% | $84.0395 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.66 | 6.666% | $183.1029 | $183.10 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.60 | 11.614% | $184.8328 | $184.83 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.62 | 8.753% | $103.9896 | $103.99 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.96 | 11.348% | $89.0339 | $89.03 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.62 | 9.391% | $13.8051 | $13.81 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.83 | $676.7996 | $676.80 | $676.85 | $676.70 | |