| 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 | $16.90 | 6.393% | $17.9804 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.27 | 9.292% | $39.6402 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.34 | 4.559% | $234.5677 | $234.57 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.92 | 4.233% | $179.1974 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.99 | 3.476% | $6.1982 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.26 | 7.130% | $224.1802 | $224.18 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.95 | 10.276% | $154.3313 | $154.33 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.63 | $856.0954 | $856.10 | $856.15 | $856.10 | |