| 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 | $15.95 | 12.707% | $17.9768 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.74 | 3.442% | $181.789 | $181.79 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.96 | 13.290% | $14.6824 | $14.68 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.84 | 5.352% | $120.9862 | $120.99 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.59 | 5.704% | $66.1601 | $66.16 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.89 | 5.173% | $162.9025 | $162.90 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.83 | 10.771% | $45.2278 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.80 | $609.7248 | $609.73 | $609.80 | $609.80 | |