| 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 | $16.96 | 7.569% | $18.2437 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.40 | 12.240% | $10.5506 | $10.55 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.47 | 8.390% | $116.4867 | $116.49 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.69 | 7.687% | $261.3456 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.86 | 11.477% | $47.779 | $47.78 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.74 | 7.751% | $81.6106 | $81.61 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.32 | 6.641% | $44.0641 | $44.06 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.44 | $580.0803 | $580.08 | $580.10 | $580.10 | |