| 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 | $16.99 | 11.535% | $18.9498 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.81 | 12.221% | $208.5178 | $208.52 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.57 | 10.147% | $65.6146 | $65.61 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.96 | 3.512% | $155.2266 | $155.23 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.28 | 6.372% | $24.7634 | $24.76 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.42 | 8.594% | $31.9484 | $31.95 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.78 | 7.544% | $35.2529 | $35.25 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.81 | $540.2735 | $540.27 | $540.25 | $540.20 | |