| 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 | $16.99 | 7.215% | $18.2158 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.33 | 9.851% | $30.0223 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.73 | 11.848% | $173.0624 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.89 | 12.176% | $18.9465 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.64 | 7.331% | $261.5012 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.81 | 4.366% | $6.0637 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.96 | 11.743% | $7.7773 | $7.78 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.35 | $515.5892 | $515.59 | $515.55 | $515.60 | |