| 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 | $16.88 | 6.555% | $17.9865 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.45 | 4.434% | $208.2936 | $208.29 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.43 | 9.440% | $256.5602 | $256.56 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.75 | 6.168% | $214.1939 | $214.19 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.40 | 13.187% | $171.3651 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.42 | 4.417% | $135.1365 | $135.14 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.77 | 6.390% | $38.0557 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.10 | $1,041.5915 | $1,041.60 | $1,041.60 | $1,041.70 | |