| 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 | $16.65 | 11.705% | $18.5989 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.93 | 4.700% | $24.0077 | $24.01 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.45 | 9.444% | $53.0256 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.45 | 11.484% | $192.2542 | $192.25 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.58 | 12.525% | $266.2116 | $266.21 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.86 | 13.109% | $66.576 | $66.58 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.84 | 7.854% | $27.8695 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.76 | $648.5435 | $648.55 | $648.55 | $648.60 | |