| 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 | $16.45 | 9.390% | $17.9947 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.65 | 9.550% | $12.7626 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.57 | 3.379% | $116.3737 | $116.37 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.97 | 6.382% | $169.1155 | $169.12 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.41 | 5.510% | $52.1325 | $52.13 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.96 | 4.261% | $50.0036 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.84 | 13.620% | $158.8862 | $158.89 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.85 | $577.2688 | $577.26 | $577.25 | $577.30 | |