| 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 | $17.87 | 3.494% | $18.4944 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.96 | 10.525% | $71.797 | $71.80 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.36 | 12.434% | $49.8757 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.65 | 6.789% | $130.9767 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.39 | 8.504% | $258.6627 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.37 | 7.861% | $12.2638 | $12.26 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.77 | 9.638% | $38.1211 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.37 | $580.1914 | $580.19 | $580.20 | $580.30 | |