| 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 | $16.99 | 5.690% | $17.9567 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.33 | 9.146% | $162.9877 | $162.99 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.59 | 4.150% | $199.541 | $199.54 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.32 | 13.476% | $33.2712 | $33.27 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.70 | 7.626% | $97.6168 | $97.62 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.77 | 7.314% | $219.7469 | $219.75 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.82 | 7.109% | $244.0157 | $244.02 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.52 | $975.1360 | $975.15 | $975.10 | $975.10 | |