| 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 | $18.30 | 5.515% | $19.3092 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.95 | 3.872% | $34.2258 | $34.23 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.83 | 6.845% | $58.5831 | $58.58 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.92 | 5.210% | $138.793 | $138.79 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.31 | 10.565% | $60.0479 | $60.05 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.74 | 13.105% | $164.8392 | $164.84 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.46 | 3.164% | $184.1065 | $184.11 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.51 | $659.9047 | $659.91 | $659.95 | $659.80 | |