| 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 | $16.77 | 7.255% | $17.9867 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.65 | 8.434% | $32.1507 | $32.15 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.93 | 11.457% | $15.526 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.65 | 10.600% | $265.0529 | $265.05 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.74 | 8.843% | $22.574 | $22.57 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.94 | 5.780% | $203.0341 | $203.03 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.67 | 6.334% | $168.7202 | $168.72 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.35 | $725.0446 | $725.04 | $725.05 | $725.10 | |