| 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 | $17.72 | 5.171% | $18.6363 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.25 | 6.863% | $51.5614 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.31 | 10.577% | $254.6699 | $254.67 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.43 | 12.679% | $166.1226 | $166.12 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.30 | 7.640% | $16.4689 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.81 | 10.112% | $68.0602 | $68.06 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.42 | 9.191% | $95.4548 | $95.45 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.24 | $670.9741 | $670.97 | $670.90 | $671.10 | |