| 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 | $17.62 | 4.587% | $18.4282 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.47 | 12.307% | $34.2199 | $34.22 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.41 | 13.241% | $264.3158 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.38 | 10.145% | $27.9548 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.44 | 7.501% | $52.0735 | $52.07 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.43 | 4.357% | $127.7643 | $127.76 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.53 | 7.306% | $16.6646 | $16.66 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.28 | $541.4211 | $541.41 | $541.35 | $541.50 | |