| 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 | $16.94 | 6.199% | $17.9901 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.99 | 3.615% | $153.3398 | $153.34 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.84 | 7.364% | $153.3587 | $153.36 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.27 | 7.667% | $46.5875 | $46.59 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.45 | 4.213% | $48.4069 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.46 | 5.451% | $139.6804 | $139.68 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.25 | 7.281% | $267.3979 | $267.40 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.20 | $826.7613 | $826.77 | $826.80 | $826.80 | |