| 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 | $16.90 | 6.315% | $17.9672 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.64 | 10.135% | $61.2791 | $61.28 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.79 | 12.864% | $199.5323 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.93 | 7.234% | $269.0823 | $269.08 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.47 | 13.130% | $241.4986 | $241.50 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.58 | 8.805% | $75.7065 | $75.71 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.42 | 13.309% | $7.2744 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.73 | $872.3404 | $872.34 | $872.35 | $872.40 | |