| 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 | $16.27 | 13.104% | $18.402 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.52 | 4.497% | $115.4901 | $115.49 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.27 | 3.401% | $110.9183 | $110.92 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.36 | 7.844% | $58.624 | $58.62 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.42 | 9.272% | $5.9225 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.96 | 5.773% | $46.4978 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.50 | 6.649% | $68.7886 | $68.79 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $402.30 | $424.6433 | $424.64 | $424.60 | $424.60 | |