| 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 | $17.68 | 5.335% | $18.6232 | $18.62 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.75 | 9.697% | $63.35 | $63.35 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.35 | 3.544% | $101.8355 | $101.84 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.55 | 3.425% | $86.4116 | $86.41 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.35 | 11.766% | $50.6859 | $50.69 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.57 | 7.330% | $112.235 | $112.24 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.91 | 3.356% | $150.8067 | $150.81 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.16 | $583.9479 | $583.96 | $583.95 | $583.90 | |