| 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 | $16.53 | 8.653% | $17.9603 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.65 | 9.271% | $168.9876 | $168.99 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.92 | 9.487% | $30.5688 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.73 | 8.649% | $148.5558 | $148.56 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.50 | 13.276% | $170.4804 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.68 | 9.159% | $157.9312 | $157.93 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.26 | 3.759% | $258.6297 | $258.63 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.27 | $953.1138 | $953.12 | $953.15 | $953.20 | |