| 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 | $16.48 | 12.777% | $18.5856 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.42 | 13.845% | $44.8777 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.36 | 13.498% | $160.4408 | $160.44 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.83 | 10.527% | $61.7072 | $61.71 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.38 | 9.714% | $163.8908 | $163.89 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.73 | 13.552% | $160.9372 | $160.94 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.63 | 7.228% | $50.0004 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.83 | $660.4397 | $660.45 | $660.50 | $660.40 | |