| 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 | $16.93 | 6.207% | $17.9808 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.34 | 13.847% | $98.2955 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.67 | 3.482% | $232.493 | $232.49 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.53 | 4.781% | $128.3882 | $128.39 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.70 | 9.151% | $21.5027 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.88 | 4.371% | $155.3875 | $155.39 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.28 | 10.521% | $226.8775 | $226.88 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.33 | $880.9252 | $880.93 | $881.00 | $881.00 | |