| 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 | $16.32 | 13.601% | $18.5397 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.57 | 4.480% | $29.8499 | $29.85 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.89 | 13.362% | $54.2891 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.46 | 9.342% | $84.6963 | $84.70 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.50 | 5.220% | $120.4769 | $120.48 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.46 | 6.198% | $140.6699 | $140.67 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.38 | 12.730% | $135.7044 | $135.70 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.58 | $584.2262 | $584.23 | $584.25 | $584.20 | |