| 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 | $16.62 | 10.503% | $18.3656 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.95 | 3.400% | $60.9543 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.91 | 6.521% | $228.9243 | $228.92 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.62 | 7.626% | $55.5565 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.33 | 13.204% | $78.4843 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.79 | 4.102% | $112.2115 | $112.21 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.49 | 6.186% | $32.3761 | $32.38 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.71 | $586.8726 | $586.87 | $586.85 | $587.00 | |