| 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 | $16.40 | 11.321% | $18.2566 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.56 | 5.179% | $16.3659 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.31 | 9.338% | $97.6498 | $97.65 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.70 | 11.382% | $73.178 | $73.18 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.65 | 7.743% | $201.1023 | $201.10 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.64 | 5.550% | $34.4515 | $34.45 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.35 | 3.123% | $116.8899 | $116.89 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.61 | $557.8940 | $557.90 | $557.90 | $558.00 | |