| 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 | $17.26 | 5.224% | $18.1617 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.38 | 11.318% | $47.1766 | $47.18 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.30 | 6.757% | $72.915 | $72.92 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.61 | 9.755% | $248.7158 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.36 | 9.817% | $204.655 | $204.66 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.38 | 4.141% | $52.4662 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.90 | 5.156% | $6.2042 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.19 | $650.2945 | $650.31 | $650.25 | $650.40 | |