| 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 | $16.30 | 10.385% | $17.9928 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.42 | 3.410% | $60.4121 | $60.41 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.83 | 5.853% | $38.9857 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.63 | 3.104% | $90.35 | $90.35 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.42 | 4.538% | $207.4243 | $207.42 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.81 | 13.234% | $257.9584 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.69 | 9.670% | $41.3346 | $41.33 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.10 | $714.4579 | $714.45 | $714.45 | $714.50 | |