| 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 | $17.59 | 5.180% | $18.5012 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.29 | 6.146% | $5.6151 | $5.62 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.25 | 11.373% | $12.5295 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.54 | 12.400% | $45.567 | $45.57 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.46 | 3.265% | $69.6626 | $69.66 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.98 | 5.433% | $129.6615 | $129.66 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.85 | 8.796% | $204.3733 | $204.37 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $452.96 | $485.9102 | $485.91 | $485.85 | $486.00 | |