| 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 | $16.57 | 8.482% | $17.9755 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.25 | 12.106% | $10.3698 | $10.37 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.54 | 9.666% | $151.9313 | $151.93 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.69 | 11.645% | $247.5058 | $247.51 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.52 | 10.813% | $258.7705 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.40 | 4.623% | $54.8225 | $54.82 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.55 | 8.678% | $73.412 | $73.41 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.52 | $814.7874 | $814.79 | $814.75 | $814.80 | |