| 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 | $16.82 | 12.597% | $18.9388 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.89 | 13.471% | $80.4396 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.47 | 4.439% | $109.1074 | $109.11 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.69 | 8.625% | $61.5795 | $61.58 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.93 | 11.255% | $27.7359 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.42 | 6.125% | $170.2457 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.49 | 4.790% | $52.9085 | $52.91 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.71 | $520.9554 | $520.97 | $521.00 | $520.80 | |