| 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 | $18.49 | 5.240% | $19.4589 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.46 | 11.744% | $151.3684 | $151.37 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.85 | 8.353% | $13.9234 | $13.92 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.56 | 12.131% | $38.7525 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.80 | 7.729% | $265.8752 | $265.88 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.64 | 7.155% | $55.3348 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.93 | 10.246% | $147.6525 | $147.65 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.73 | $692.3657 | $692.36 | $692.35 | $692.50 | |