| 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 | $17.83 | 4.120% | $18.5646 | $18.56 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.31 | 6.807% | $29.169 | $29.17 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.66 | 5.745% | $18.6746 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.41 | 12.654% | $269.7049 | $269.70 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.39 | 13.454% | $59.4386 | $59.44 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.26 | 10.167% | $135.7918 | $135.79 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.76 | 7.244% | $93.0449 | $93.04 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.62 | $624.3884 | $624.37 | $624.35 | $624.40 | |