| 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 | $17.28 | 7.165% | $18.5181 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.25 | 7.375% | $19.5959 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.88 | 6.360% | $108.3596 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.31 | 12.750% | $171.7295 | $171.73 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.76 | 5.261% | $45.0096 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.59 | 7.655% | $98.6012 | $98.60 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.68 | 4.143% | $210.0356 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.75 | $671.8495 | $671.86 | $671.85 | $671.80 | |