| 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 | 6.772% | $17.9911 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.25 | 13.542% | $88.8466 | $88.85 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.87 | 9.391% | $120.1879 | $120.19 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.72 | 11.267% | $44.1953 | $44.20 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.51 | 5.388% | $173.3738 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.82 | 13.445% | $240.2992 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.44 | 8.272% | $116.3274 | $116.33 | $116.35 | $116.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.46 | $801.2213 | $801.23 | $801.25 | $801.20 | |