| 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 | $17.42 | 6.115% | $18.4852 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.59 | 13.114% | $9.7165 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.66 | 7.586% | $229.8682 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.45 | 10.423% | $82.2099 | $82.21 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.69 | 4.744% | $17.4818 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.34 | 3.194% | $33.3729 | $33.37 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.73 | 10.778% | $38.4732 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $397.88 | $429.6077 | $429.61 | $429.55 | $429.70 | |