| 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 | $15.82 | 13.730% | $17.9921 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.30 | 13.420% | $53.6477 | $53.65 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.54 | 6.354% | $18.6545 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.61 | 7.181% | $14.5873 | $14.59 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.89 | 10.661% | $203.4945 | $203.49 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.84 | 7.354% | $132.9472 | $132.95 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.40 | 5.106% | $79.2499 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $477.40 | $520.5732 | $520.57 | $520.60 | $520.50 | |