| 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 | $16.59 | 11.686% | $18.5287 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.86 | 10.458% | $93.7347 | $93.73 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.56 | 8.350% | $138.2113 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.27 | 8.103% | $83.5312 | $83.53 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.87 | 12.867% | $83.3749 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.84 | 9.417% | $46.8742 | $46.87 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.42 | 8.745% | $93.9774 | $93.98 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.41 | $558.2324 | $558.22 | $558.25 | $558.20 | |