| 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 | $17.29 | 7.121% | $18.5212 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.65 | 13.870% | $65.6461 | $65.65 | $65.65 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.37 | 13.810% | $48.2213 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.87 | 12.307% | $108.7918 | $108.79 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.87 | 10.805% | $53.0424 | $53.04 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.98 | 13.122% | $169.6604 | $169.66 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.38 | 6.764% | $128.5225 | $128.52 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.41 | $592.4057 | $592.40 | $592.35 | $592.30 | |