| 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 | $16.94 | 8.634% | $18.4026 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.34 | 9.613% | $34.3527 | $34.35 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.50 | 3.260% | $24.2661 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.86 | 9.328% | $152.9061 | $152.91 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.64 | 4.519% | $231.6559 | $231.66 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.38 | 5.184% | $68.7693 | $68.77 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.27 | 5.197% | $62.3503 | $62.35 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.93 | $592.7030 | $592.71 | $592.65 | $592.90 | |