| 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 | $16.38 | 13.499% | $18.5911 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.31 | 8.255% | $92.3523 | $92.35 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.56 | 10.700% | $138.9949 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.40 | 6.651% | $52.6856 | $52.69 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.41 | 7.440% | $71.3509 | $71.35 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.52 | 7.259% | $189.3336 | $189.33 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.64 | 12.279% | $48.9986 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.22 | $612.3070 | $612.30 | $612.35 | $612.40 | |