| 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 | $16.40 | 9.562% | $17.9682 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.99 | 13.666% | $185.2642 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.70 | 12.776% | $183.4866 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.31 | 4.752% | $130.2172 | $130.22 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.88 | 4.706% | $79.4509 | $79.45 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.44 | 7.420% | $34.847 | $34.85 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.71 | 13.690% | $254.3359 | $254.34 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.43 | $885.5700 | $885.58 | $885.55 | $885.60 | |