| 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 | $16.35 | 13.308% | $18.5259 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.26 | 6.167% | $123.4298 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.28 | 5.473% | $75.1812 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.37 | 8.388% | $20.9948 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.33 | 6.477% | $62.108 | $62.11 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.65 | 7.305% | $109.0755 | $109.08 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.73 | 4.200% | $146.6407 | $146.64 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.97 | $555.9559 | $555.96 | $556.05 | $555.90 | |