| 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 | $16.68 | 7.768% | $17.9757 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.90 | 13.487% | $20.3142 | $20.31 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.60 | 11.703% | $21.8938 | $21.89 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.75 | 6.257% | $172.9333 | $172.93 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.27 | 13.585% | $243.3786 | $243.38 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.27 | 7.747% | $240.5667 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.33 | 13.600% | $232.1189 | $232.12 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.80 | $949.1812 | $949.18 | $949.20 | $949.20 | |