| 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 | $18.76 | 3.499% | $19.4164 | $19.42 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.88 | 8.472% | $94.2405 | $94.24 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.91 | 8.678% | $194.4358 | $194.44 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.65 | 6.432% | $170.983 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.91 | 12.769% | $204.0104 | $204.01 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.38 | 3.146% | $252.0682 | $252.07 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.30 | 8.524% | $26.3713 | $26.37 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.79 | $961.5256 | $961.53 | $961.50 | $961.50 | |