| 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 | $16.72 | 8.615% | $18.1604 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.84 | 9.724% | $44.8113 | $44.81 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.68 | 6.823% | $238.9417 | $238.94 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.50 | 8.659% | $5.9762 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.25 | 5.326% | $249.8859 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.96 | 11.369% | $6.6376 | $6.64 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.93 | 6.738% | $68.2376 | $68.24 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.88 | $632.6507 | $632.66 | $632.70 | $632.60 | |