| 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 | $16.88 | 11.226% | $18.7749 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.69 | 4.241% | $159.1656 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.85 | 8.698% | $66.1427 | $66.14 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.50 | 3.213% | $46.9619 | $46.96 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.75 | 10.117% | $12.9387 | $12.94 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.80 | 10.406% | $126.7461 | $126.75 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.51 | 7.381% | $77.862 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.98 | $508.5919 | $508.59 | $508.55 | $508.60 | |