| 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 | $16.53 | 8.734% | $17.9737 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.80 | 3.405% | $61.8362 | $61.84 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.29 | 12.414% | $174.5677 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.31 | 11.764% | $7.0523 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.32 | 13.355% | $12.8318 | $12.83 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.44 | 13.111% | $174.6886 | $174.69 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.99 | 9.804% | $137.244 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.68 | $586.1943 | $586.19 | $586.20 | $586.20 | |