| 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 | $17.60 | 5.369% | $18.5449 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.73 | 6.476% | $197.7579 | $197.76 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.62 | 4.272% | $55.9106 | $55.91 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.71 | 13.770% | $160.0858 | $160.09 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.88 | 8.503% | $23.7405 | $23.74 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.44 | 13.868% | $58.5737 | $58.57 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.82 | 9.717% | $9.677 | $9.68 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.80 | $524.2904 | $524.29 | $524.30 | $524.30 | |