| 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 | $16.63 | 8.105% | $17.9779 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.61 | 5.639% | $230.9374 | $230.94 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.65 | 6.130% | $43.1418 | $43.14 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.97 | 13.624% | $259.0286 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.76 | 9.459% | $178.1555 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.82 | 8.644% | $157.3382 | $157.34 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.53 | 6.528% | $101.7662 | $101.77 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.97 | $988.3456 | $988.36 | $988.40 | $988.30 | |