| 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 | $16.49 | 12.655% | $18.5768 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.57 | 7.622% | $101.7781 | $101.78 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.32 | 5.211% | $165.5179 | $165.52 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.63 | 6.312% | $259.0079 | $259.01 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.49 | 3.603% | $166.2725 | $166.27 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.25 | 10.425% | $140.5158 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.80 | 6.488% | $13.6305 | $13.63 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.55 | $865.2995 | $865.31 | $865.30 | $865.30 | |