| 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 | $16.68 | 7.864% | $17.9917 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.80 | 4.363% | $212.6918 | $212.69 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.30 | 5.572% | $23.5426 | $23.54 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.95 | 6.175% | $169.8269 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.95 | 13.431% | $69.1362 | $69.14 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.68 | 8.416% | $139.5097 | $139.51 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.82 | 3.847% | $256.3152 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.18 | $889.0141 | $889.02 | $889.05 | $888.90 | |