| 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 | $18.87 | 5.130% | $19.838 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.84 | 11.606% | $133.7486 | $133.75 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.97 | 5.316% | $168.474 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.66 | 7.198% | $215.1035 | $215.10 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.35 | 11.863% | $38.4249 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.93 | 7.606% | $16.0656 | $16.07 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.90 | 8.684% | $178.1331 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.52 | $769.7877 | $769.78 | $769.75 | $769.70 | |