| 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 | $16.99 | 9.295% | $18.5692 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.89 | 6.554% | $24.3902 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.68 | 12.573% | $223.66 | $223.66 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.62 | 12.295% | $79.3027 | $79.30 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.46 | 3.126% | $9.7557 | $9.76 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.99 | 13.757% | $177.4495 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.94 | 11.280% | $172.4172 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.57 | $705.5445 | $705.55 | $705.50 | $705.60 | |