| 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 | $17.78 | 4.320% | $18.5481 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.81 | 11.468% | $42.1461 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.71 | 11.730% | $22.022 | $22.02 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.54 | 10.563% | $220.6174 | $220.62 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.94 | 4.175% | $30.1482 | $30.15 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.70 | 3.125% | $62.5969 | $62.60 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.32 | 13.782% | $173.3127 | $173.31 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.80 | $569.3914 | $569.40 | $569.35 | $569.20 | |