| 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 | $16.52 | 8.767% | $17.9683 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.85 | 4.669% | $10.3099 | $10.31 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.70 | 12.769% | $7.5555 | $7.56 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.45 | 6.683% | $18.6162 | $18.62 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.36 | 11.136% | $269.3492 | $269.35 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.68 | 3.176% | $74.9883 | $74.99 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.98 | 10.184% | $158.6429 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.54 | $557.4303 | $557.44 | $557.40 | $557.40 | |