| 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 | $16.56 | 12.497% | $18.6295 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.83 | 13.385% | $47.4289 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.81 | 8.486% | $8.4728 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.79 | 12.168% | $93.9856 | $93.99 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.73 | 12.412% | $163.818 | $163.82 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.64 | 5.481% | $86.1147 | $86.11 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.42 | 12.848% | $210.3712 | $210.37 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.78 | $628.8207 | $628.82 | $628.80 | $628.80 | |