| 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 | $17.52 | 5.185% | $18.4284 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.69 | 6.429% | $32.6631 | $32.66 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.40 | 4.557% | $62.1069 | $62.11 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.99 | 13.654% | $110.233 | $110.23 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.62 | 12.809% | $51.4635 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.98 | 8.610% | $160.7211 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.33 | 7.293% | $54.0006 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $448.53 | $489.6166 | $489.61 | $489.60 | $489.60 | |