| 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 | $16.74 | 7.300% | $17.962 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.47 | 5.629% | $17.3971 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.72 | 3.366% | $71.0331 | $71.03 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.86 | 3.752% | $237.4468 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.72 | 3.180% | $110.1137 | $110.11 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.86 | 10.755% | $120.5679 | $120.57 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.77 | 4.453% | $101.0792 | $101.08 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.14 | $675.5998 | $675.60 | $675.60 | $675.60 | |