| 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 | $15.99 | 12.618% | $18.0076 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.76 | 9.305% | $153.8577 | $153.86 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.75 | 6.696% | $46.6795 | $46.68 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.49 | 3.533% | $180.6547 | $180.65 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.92 | 3.296% | $138.334 | $138.33 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.75 | 6.633% | $246.0556 | $246.06 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.41 | 7.261% | $73.3773 | $73.38 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.07 | $856.9664 | $856.97 | $857.00 | $857.10 | |