| 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 | $17.90 | 3.205% | $18.4737 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.32 | 9.819% | $16.8243 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.95 | 9.443% | $213.3591 | $213.36 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.97 | 6.614% | $104.4497 | $104.45 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.78 | 12.324% | $39.0663 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.80 | 8.870% | $161.9986 | $162.00 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.36 | 6.520% | $102.6427 | $102.64 | $102.65 | $102.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.08 | $656.8144 | $656.81 | $656.75 | $656.80 | |