| 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 | $15.80 | 13.673% | $17.9603 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.35 | 11.306% | $265.2979 | $265.30 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.75 | 5.685% | $223.788 | $223.79 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.70 | 12.826% | $136.181 | $136.18 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.34 | 6.385% | $57.8096 | $57.81 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.71 | 7.456% | $225.346 | $225.35 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.34 | 6.670% | $179.5683 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.99 | $1,105.9511 | $1,105.96 | $1,105.95 | $1,106.00 | |