| 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 | $16.87 | 6.454% | $17.9588 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.28 | 5.635% | $210.5094 | $210.51 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.79 | 4.492% | $56.2062 | $56.21 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.37 | 8.511% | $45.9761 | $45.98 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.95 | 9.490% | $202.5018 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.35 | 8.168% | $165.8756 | $165.88 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.39 | 11.399% | $149.7091 | $149.71 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.00 | $848.7370 | $848.75 | $848.75 | $848.80 | |