| 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 | $16.60 | 12.843% | $18.7319 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.68 | 5.702% | $216.3509 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.33 | 6.671% | $28.0865 | $28.09 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.38 | 7.183% | $56.1425 | $56.14 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.38 | 12.432% | $92.6215 | $92.62 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.59 | 11.124% | $27.3254 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.27 | 12.861% | $158.3101 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.23 | $597.5688 | $597.57 | $597.60 | $597.50 | |