| 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 | $16.57 | 8.587% | $17.9929 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.57 | 11.409% | $260.218 | $260.22 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.82 | 6.238% | $196.3491 | $196.35 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.54 | 9.519% | $61.922 | $61.92 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.81 | 9.683% | $212.5766 | $212.58 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.53 | 3.674% | $142.5829 | $142.58 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.42 | 7.214% | $191.2912 | $191.29 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.26 | $1,082.9327 | $1,082.93 | $1,082.95 | $1,082.90 | |