| 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 | $16.87 | 9.669% | $18.5012 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.36 | 11.363% | $141.8319 | $141.83 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.98 | 4.618% | $40.7801 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.62 | 12.825% | $35.6753 | $35.68 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.27 | 3.324% | $34.3759 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.78 | 11.780% | $55.6441 | $55.64 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.48 | 6.764% | $170.2672 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $457.36 | $497.0757 | $497.08 | $497.15 | $497.10 | |