| 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 | $17.27 | 5.655% | $18.2466 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.49 | 5.325% | $217.4856 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.88 | 10.538% | $69.5063 | $69.51 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.44 | 13.625% | $64.13 | $64.13 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.31 | 12.795% | $204.5086 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.71 | 9.766% | $105.057 | $105.06 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.68 | 7.466% | $6.1041 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.78 | $685.0382 | $685.05 | $685.05 | $685.00 | |