| 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 | $17.84 | 3.543% | $18.4721 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.98 | 6.506% | $146.957 | $146.96 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.74 | 11.763% | $48.8851 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.67 | 6.516% | $81.6658 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.75 | 12.235% | $24.4111 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.47 | 10.267% | $128.428 | $128.43 | $128.45 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.90 | 13.501% | $40.7469 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $450.35 | $489.5660 | $489.58 | $489.55 | $489.60 | |