| 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 | $17.36 | 4.592% | $18.1572 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.35 | 10.365% | $56.6724 | $56.67 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.34 | 13.746% | $27.6858 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.85 | 4.402% | $103.2014 | $103.20 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.62 | 10.622% | $68.1653 | $68.17 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.40 | 13.766% | $212.0598 | $212.06 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.81 | 5.683% | $90.6866 | $90.69 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.73 | $576.6285 | $576.64 | $576.60 | $576.80 | |