| 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 | $16.40 | 9.715% | $17.9933 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.90 | 3.320% | $103.2167 | $103.22 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.35 | 6.851% | $149.9654 | $149.97 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.99 | 9.870% | $86.7863 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.77 | 6.319% | $139.0334 | $139.03 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.95 | 13.672% | $30.6346 | $30.63 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.30 | 5.774% | $84.9365 | $84.94 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.66 | $612.5662 | $612.57 | $612.60 | $612.50 | |