| 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 | $17.74 | 3.667% | $18.3905 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.35 | 11.727% | $52.9027 | $52.90 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.73 | 6.686% | $11.4474 | $11.45 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.76 | 4.278% | $36.247 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.64 | 11.450% | $96.5603 | $96.56 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.28 | 5.869% | $236.3843 | $236.38 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.42 | 12.732% | $92.9137 | $92.91 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.92 | $544.8459 | $544.84 | $544.85 | $544.80 | |