| 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 | 10.710% | $18.3668 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.89 | 12.729% | $35.9493 | $35.95 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.77 | 5.453% | $12.4118 | $12.41 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.87 | 7.154% | $257.0303 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.80 | 11.344% | $50.9956 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.72 | 5.150% | $83.8256 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.89 | 6.472% | $15.8537 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $440.53 | $474.4331 | $474.44 | $474.45 | $474.40 | |