| 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 | $16.93 | 6.117% | $17.9656 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.60 | 5.747% | $110.6114 | $110.61 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.92 | 8.257% | $8.574 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.88 | 7.770% | $143.2048 | $143.20 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.30 | 6.454% | $211.0983 | $211.10 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.31 | 7.504% | $242.2173 | $242.22 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.68 | 6.158% | $82.4635 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.62 | $816.1349 | $816.13 | $816.05 | $816.20 | |