| 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 | $16.39 | 9.688% | $17.9779 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.85 | 4.732% | $102.4803 | $102.48 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.78 | 8.400% | $49.6255 | $49.63 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.80 | 3.411% | $94.9313 | $94.93 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.73 | 9.390% | $151.7567 | $151.76 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.74 | 11.280% | $215.5939 | $215.59 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.94 | 6.517% | $228.9476 | $228.95 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.23 | $861.3132 | $861.32 | $861.40 | $861.30 | |