| 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 | $17.50 | 3.138% | $18.0492 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.95 | 12.760% | $51.8132 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.97 | 9.738% | $23.0121 | $23.01 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.26 | 10.708% | $169.6711 | $169.67 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.96 | 6.242% | $21.2059 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.93 | 9.657% | $249.9412 | $249.94 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.61 | 5.617% | $11.206 | $11.21 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.18 | $544.8987 | $544.90 | $544.85 | $544.80 | |