| 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 | $17.87 | 3.467% | $18.4896 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.62 | 11.118% | $119.5852 | $119.59 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.74 | 5.248% | $9.1987 | $9.20 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.45 | 9.437% | $113.2126 | $113.21 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.33 | 8.764% | $11.2353 | $11.24 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.75 | 4.133% | $184.0551 | $184.06 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.75 | 9.699% | $86.388 | $86.39 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.51 | $542.1645 | $542.18 | $542.20 | $542.20 | |