| 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 | $16.41 | 12.500% | $18.4613 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.99 | 5.145% | $190.3019 | $190.30 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.79 | 3.823% | $134.7519 | $134.75 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.47 | 12.855% | $8.4303 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.63 | 8.671% | $74.5809 | $74.58 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.71 | 9.574% | $66.5224 | $66.52 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.60 | 12.441% | $98.4983 | $98.50 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.60 | $591.5470 | $591.54 | $591.55 | $591.60 | |