| 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 | $17.42 | 5.255% | $18.3354 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.67 | 11.821% | $46.5958 | $46.60 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.84 | 4.832% | $43.8617 | $43.86 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.53 | 13.775% | $90.4853 | $90.49 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.46 | 3.210% | $122.2626 | $122.26 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.49 | 7.214% | $79.8637 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.42 | 13.625% | $66.3797 | $66.38 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $431.83 | $467.7842 | $467.79 | $467.80 | $467.90 | |