| 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 | $17.47 | 5.783% | $18.4803 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.80 | 13.612% | $11.134 | $11.13 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.64 | 9.335% | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.82 | 10.408% | $7.5298 | $7.53 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.87 | 10.253% | $53.8806 | $53.88 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.30 | 7.608% | $170.3435 | $170.34 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.90 | 9.756% | $45.9878 | $45.99 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.80 | $546.4060 | $546.40 | $546.50 | $546.40 | |