| 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 | $16.70 | 12.375% | $18.7666 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.68 | 9.646% | $22.6748 | $22.67 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.88 | 6.864% | $43.686 | $43.69 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.66 | 6.306% | $230.3226 | $230.32 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.66 | 10.709% | $109.2255 | $109.23 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.63 | 6.380% | $231.5148 | $231.51 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.58 | 10.263% | $54.6684 | $54.67 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.79 | $710.8587 | $710.86 | $710.80 | $710.90 | |