| 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 | $18.69 | 5.792% | $19.7725 | $19.77 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.44 | 4.212% | $41.1012 | $41.10 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.43 | 9.102% | $209.945 | $209.95 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.33 | 8.368% | $268.0266 | $268.03 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.31 | 7.682% | $40.1762 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.88 | 3.625% | $255.8294 | $255.83 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.84 | 3.261% | $170.2154 | $170.22 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.92 | $1,005.0663 | $1,005.08 | $1,005.10 | $1,005.00 | |