| 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 | $16.61 | 8.269% | $17.9835 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.69 | 7.428% | $93.1293 | $93.13 | $93.15 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.72 | 5.828% | $68.4919 | $68.49 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.48 | 6.166% | $166.1286 | $166.13 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.46 | 8.834% | $116.953 | $116.95 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.63 | 7.558% | $43.7008 | $43.70 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.35 | 3.107% | $66.3494 | $66.35 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.94 | $572.7365 | $572.73 | $572.80 | $572.70 | |