| 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 | $17.52 | 5.385% | $18.4635 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.57 | 12.384% | $108.5292 | $108.53 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.44 | 7.471% | $135.8863 | $135.89 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.99 | 3.479% | $210.052 | $210.05 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.62 | 10.482% | $26.0958 | $26.10 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.75 | 6.870% | $45.6869 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.62 | 11.170% | $35.152 | $35.15 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.51 | $579.8657 | $579.87 | $579.90 | $580.00 | |