| 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 | $16.85 | 6.597% | $17.9616 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.81 | 3.724% | $207.2509 | $207.25 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.90 | 11.566% | $267.6468 | $267.65 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.41 | 3.164% | $208.8143 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.90 | 13.713% | $57.8799 | $57.88 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.60 | 10.569% | $90.2243 | $90.22 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.64 | 10.411% | $125.4711 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.11 | $975.2489 | $975.24 | $975.20 | $975.30 | |