| 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 | $17.48 | 5.707% | $18.4776 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.44 | 11.784% | $125.6899 | $125.69 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.99 | 5.709% | $122.6119 | $122.61 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.57 | 12.812% | $32.2304 | $32.23 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.86 | 3.506% | $115.7818 | $115.78 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.51 | 8.374% | $8.1389 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.85 | 10.136% | $93.4504 | $93.45 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $478.70 | $516.3809 | $516.38 | $516.45 | $516.40 | |