| 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 | 12.308% | $18.4185 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.68 | 9.652% | $75.309 | $75.31 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.88 | 7.457% | $216.9342 | $216.93 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.59 | 9.614% | $25.8579 | $25.86 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.38 | 12.371% | $201.5711 | $201.57 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.97 | 10.327% | $33.065 | $33.07 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.88 | 10.175% | $38.429 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.78 | $609.5847 | $609.59 | $609.55 | $609.60 | |