| 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 | $16.71 | 7.528% | $17.9679 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.31 | 11.448% | $138.541 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.30 | 11.619% | $99.6758 | $99.68 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.55 | 13.375% | $55.0436 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.65 | 7.659% | $129.8906 | $129.89 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.27 | 7.431% | $22.8506 | $22.85 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.98 | 12.187% | $91.9709 | $91.97 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.77 | $555.9404 | $555.94 | $555.95 | $556.00 | |