| 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 | $16.45 | 12.235% | $18.4627 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.79 | 13.458% | $149.5263 | $149.53 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.89 | 9.213% | $68.6841 | $68.68 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.54 | 9.761% | $22.5449 | $22.54 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.96 | 12.801% | $8.979 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.60 | 10.237% | $175.9383 | $175.94 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.57 | 6.322% | $107.9913 | $107.99 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.80 | $552.1266 | $552.12 | $552.20 | $552.10 | |