| 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 | $16.89 | 6.344% | $17.9615 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.96 | 3.464% | $45.4828 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.62 | 5.354% | $59.6514 | $59.65 | $59.65 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.31 | 9.240% | $179.4922 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.84 | 7.482% | $220.1661 | $220.17 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.99 | 5.568% | $149.896 | $149.90 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.64 | 3.849% | $152.2842 | $152.28 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.25 | $824.9342 | $824.93 | $824.95 | $825.10 | |