| 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 | $17.52 | 3.175% | $18.0763 | $18.08 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.51 | 13.659% | $41.4969 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.98 | 4.465% | $118.0246 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.81 | 8.244% | $165.4077 | $165.41 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.34 | 7.858% | $21.9383 | $21.94 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.25 | 5.114% | $58.0755 | $58.08 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.27 | 11.773% | $46.1287 | $46.13 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $436.68 | $469.1480 | $469.16 | $469.20 | $469.10 | |