| 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 | $16.46 | 10.415% | $18.1743 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.93 | 3.257% | $30.9048 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.60 | 4.491% | $216.9233 | $216.92 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.76 | 10.593% | $67.1963 | $67.20 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.28 | 6.253% | $11.9853 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.46 | 7.178% | $257.7202 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.55 | 4.208% | $9.9519 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.04 | $612.8561 | $612.85 | $612.80 | $612.90 | |