| 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 | $16.63 | 8.133% | $17.9825 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.69 | 12.738% | $152.9742 | $152.97 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.49 | 6.588% | $31.4328 | $31.43 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.76 | 10.554% | $197.6263 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.30 | 4.662% | $24.3862 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.47 | 4.482% | $32.8805 | $32.88 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.96 | 6.382% | $215.9129 | $215.91 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.30 | $673.1954 | $673.19 | $673.25 | $673.20 | |