| 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 | $18.75 | 5.649% | $19.8092 | $19.81 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.70 | 13.753% | $186.2137 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.49 | 3.125% | $29.3803 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.69 | 12.140% | $177.955 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.73 | 6.457% | $51.8765 | $51.88 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.96 | 11.447% | $16.6725 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.65 | 4.657% | $81.2662 | $81.27 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.97 | $563.1734 | $563.18 | $563.15 | $563.30 | |