| 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 | $17.55 | 6.439% | $18.68 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.53 | 5.339% | $245.9982 | $246.00 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.69 | 3.402% | $25.53 | $25.53 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.98 | 8.665% | $6.4982 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.50 | 12.348% | $187.0594 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.32 | 10.754% | $66.8068 | $66.81 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.35 | 5.200% | $28.7722 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.92 | $579.3448 | $579.35 | $579.35 | $579.40 | |