| 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 | $15.99 | 12.447% | $17.9803 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.33 | 12.444% | $219.6369 | $219.64 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.94 | 3.615% | $143.9627 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.34 | 6.859% | $147.8287 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.59 | 12.448% | $91.7463 | $91.75 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.63 | 11.115% | $37.368 | $37.37 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.28 | 11.772% | $144.4988 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.10 | $803.0217 | $803.03 | $803.05 | $803.00 | |