| 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 | $16.96 | 6.332% | $18.0339 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.53 | 6.653% | $170.1435 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.31 | 7.612% | $223.0904 | $223.09 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.77 | 7.837% | $86.0216 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.46 | 13.183% | $154.4495 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.26 | 7.513% | $63.7122 | $63.71 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.35 | 12.599% | $8.276 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.64 | $723.7271 | $723.72 | $723.75 | $723.60 | |