| 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 | $16.63 | 12.740% | $18.7487 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.30 | 12.243% | $38.4993 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.84 | 6.375% | $9.4036 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.89 | 6.137% | $240.8142 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.81 | 11.773% | $174.1535 | $174.15 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.80 | 3.775% | $76.586 | $76.59 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.50 | 4.288% | $118.3669 | $118.37 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.77 | $676.5722 | $676.57 | $676.55 | $676.60 | |