| 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 | $16.98 | 8.771% | $18.4693 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.97 | 7.526% | $169.8588 | $169.86 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.95 | 9.811% | $251.4123 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.31 | 10.828% | $256.3562 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.32 | 3.252% | $37.5011 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.88 | 4.688% | $22.9057 | $22.91 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.66 | 4.728% | $161.9723 | $161.97 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.07 | $918.4757 | $918.48 | $918.40 | $918.60 | |