| 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 | $16.99 | 9.698% | $18.6377 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.46 | 6.768% | $165.9815 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.76 | 10.210% | $200.3177 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.70 | 12.316% | $198.4624 | $198.46 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.98 | 12.534% | $114.7622 | $114.76 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.82 | 4.440% | $7.1228 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.58 | 9.525% | $76.2075 | $76.21 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.29 | $781.4918 | $781.49 | $781.45 | $781.50 | |