| 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 | $16.73 | 7.467% | $17.9792 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.57 | 12.149% | $93.7229 | $93.72 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.95 | 12.265% | $195.285 | $195.29 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.77 | 9.562% | $58.9115 | $58.91 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.56 | 8.200% | $94.7399 | $94.74 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.42 | 9.729% | $38.866 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.74 | 3.421% | $183.8205 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.74 | $683.3250 | $683.33 | $683.30 | $683.30 | |