| 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 | $16.59 | 8.400% | $17.9836 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.56 | 3.320% | $129.7286 | $129.73 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.46 | 3.286% | $241.1315 | $241.13 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.95 | 3.261% | $63.9702 | $63.97 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.82 | 13.762% | $285.3378 | $285.34 | $285.35 | $285.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.88 | 3.205% | $63.8633 | $63.86 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.54 | 6.571% | $147.6435 | $147.64 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.80 | $949.6585 | $949.65 | $949.70 | $949.60 | |