| 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 | $17.96 | 6.832% | $19.187 | $19.19 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.46 | 13.578% | $114.1005 | $114.10 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.50 | 10.463% | $199.3857 | $199.39 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.59 | 12.747% | $256.6009 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.52 | 4.736% | $226.7744 | $226.77 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.33 | 4.553% | $135.2184 | $135.22 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.82 | 4.390% | $96.8948 | $96.89 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.18 | $1,048.1617 | $1,048.16 | $1,048.15 | $1,048.20 | |