| 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 | $18.32 | 6.556% | $19.5211 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.96 | 5.357% | $264.4039 | $264.40 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.88 | 8.712% | $24.8733 | $24.87 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.90 | 5.508% | $240.4527 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.69 | 10.381% | $198.3436 | $198.34 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.80 | 11.246% | $216.7072 | $216.71 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.83 | 9.483% | $207.8316 | $207.83 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.38 | $1,172.1334 | $1,172.12 | $1,172.10 | $1,172.10 | |