| 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 | $16.90 | 6.472% | $17.9938 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.86 | 9.197% | $38.0661 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.65 | 12.198% | $258.7847 | $258.78 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.66 | 8.234% | $55.9137 | $55.91 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.82 | 5.676% | $220.6726 | $220.67 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.51 | 4.867% | $12.0702 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.55 | 7.386% | $11.3292 | $11.33 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.95 | $614.8303 | $614.82 | $614.80 | $614.90 | |