| 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 | $17.37 | 6.436% | $18.4879 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.93 | 9.462% | $24.005 | $24.01 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.43 | 13.484% | $10.7015 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.79 | 5.673% | $91.7136 | $91.71 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.42 | 10.505% | $103.2338 | $103.23 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.47 | 9.489% | $59.6387 | $59.64 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.89 | 13.159% | $178.6667 | $178.67 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $441.30 | $486.4472 | $486.45 | $486.45 | $486.40 | |