| 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 | 6.482% | $17.9848 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.26 | 8.667% | $72.0028 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.83 | 8.641% | $145.3943 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.84 | 8.211% | $91.8062 | $91.81 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.68 | 7.275% | $106.9317 | $106.93 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.26 | 6.694% | $135.7788 | $135.78 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.90 | 7.201% | $248.5991 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.66 | $818.4977 | $818.49 | $818.55 | $818.50 | |