| 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 | $16.93 | 6.260% | $17.9898 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.46 | 9.256% | $227.7551 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.95 | 7.124% | $70.6483 | $70.65 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.54 | 11.468% | $148.8544 | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.57 | 10.482% | $52.5563 | $52.56 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.67 | 7.182% | $133.6238 | $133.62 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.55 | 4.286% | $220.617 | $220.62 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.67 | $872.0447 | $872.05 | $872.00 | $872.10 | |