| 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 | $16.59 | 9.445% | $18.1569 | $18.16 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.42 | 12.259% | $173.3503 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.75 | 3.638% | $66.0692 | $66.07 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.83 | 9.479% | $6.3826 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.85 | 3.340% | $36.014 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.93 | 6.599% | $55.3569 | $55.36 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.35 | 11.750% | $197.0711 | $197.07 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.72 | $552.4010 | $552.40 | $552.35 | $552.60 | |