| 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 | $16.55 | 13.397% | $18.7672 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.93 | 11.626% | $34.5259 | $34.53 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.34 | 3.656% | $136.1418 | $136.14 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.51 | 10.414% | $13.8128 | $13.81 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.47 | 13.735% | $249.6142 | $249.61 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.77 | 10.725% | $70.6093 | $70.61 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.48 | 12.540% | $27.5498 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.05 | $551.0210 | $551.02 | $551.00 | $550.90 | |