| 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 | $18.73 | 3.575% | $19.3996 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.28 | 4.117% | $32.5678 | $32.57 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.86 | 3.828% | $26.8499 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.84 | 4.724% | $238.6032 | $238.60 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.55 | 11.229% | $120.7391 | $120.74 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.58 | 13.119% | $68.5275 | $68.53 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.34 | 12.637% | $127.6628 | $127.66 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.18 | $634.3499 | $634.35 | $634.35 | $634.30 | |