| 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 | 9.289% | $18.1748 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.36 | 11.664% | $58.4673 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.59 | 12.393% | $118.6758 | $118.68 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.62 | 9.262% | $186.4228 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.44 | 10.617% | $159.7752 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.71 | 5.323% | $39.7173 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.86 | 9.178% | $65.354 | $65.35 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.21 | $646.5872 | $646.59 | $646.55 | $646.70 | |