| 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 | $17.65 | 4.802% | $18.4976 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.34 | 8.852% | $87.4517 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.28 | 10.193% | $52.0993 | $52.10 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.47 | 13.691% | $53.9691 | $53.97 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.88 | 10.517% | $205.429 | $205.43 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.47 | 8.853% | $19.0166 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.49 | 9.843% | $47.7707 | $47.77 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $439.58 | $484.2340 | $484.24 | $484.20 | $484.30 | |