| 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 | $16.93 | 6.519% | $18.0337 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.40 | 4.542% | $12.9632 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.58 | 8.492% | $181.8109 | $181.81 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.69 | 6.459% | $173.1981 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.65 | 9.458% | $67.4809 | $67.48 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.49 | 5.574% | $62.806 | $62.81 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.35 | 13.124% | $260.5811 | $260.58 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.09 | $776.8739 | $776.87 | $776.90 | $776.90 | |