| 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 | $16.52 | 12.549% | $18.5931 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.95 | 8.382% | $18.3707 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.96 | 11.648% | $257.8622 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.39 | 3.508% | $142.2096 | $142.21 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.50 | 3.813% | $48.273 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.62 | 12.244% | $101.7155 | $101.72 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.60 | 13.207% | $9.7358 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.54 | $596.7599 | $596.76 | $596.70 | $596.80 | |