| 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 | $16.64 | 9.596% | $18.2368 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.39 | 4.736% | $17.1662 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.32 | 8.294% | $23.0883 | $23.09 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.91 | 7.424% | $61.135 | $61.14 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.57 | 4.748% | $78.1106 | $78.11 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.39 | 12.298% | $238.5097 | $238.51 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.81 | 7.833% | $173.4062 | $173.41 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.03 | $609.6528 | $609.67 | $609.65 | $609.60 | |