| 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 | $17.85 | 3.671% | $18.5053 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.81 | 4.812% | $138.1527 | $138.15 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.90 | 12.857% | $75.5013 | $75.50 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.25 | 4.456% | $5.4839 | $5.48 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.26 | 10.689% | $171.8557 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.76 | 7.687% | $56.8157 | $56.82 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.26 | 7.606% | $85.2885 | $85.29 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.09 | $551.6031 | $551.61 | $551.60 | $551.70 | |