| 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 | $16.75 | 10.872% | $18.5711 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.67 | 10.637% | $6.2731 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.73 | 7.440% | $26.5699 | $26.57 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.48 | 3.560% | $18.1023 | $18.10 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.47 | 5.277% | $151.0409 | $151.04 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.48 | 9.746% | $182.7051 | $182.71 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.85 | 7.509% | $201.9557 | $201.96 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.43 | $605.2181 | $605.22 | $605.15 | $605.30 | |