| 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 | $18.70 | 6.328% | $19.8833 | $19.88 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.50 | 6.824% | $12.2848 | $12.28 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.73 | 4.327% | $180.204 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.78 | 3.187% | $226.7844 | $226.78 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.73 | 5.262% | $223.9239 | $223.92 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.95 | 12.809% | $173.6695 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.90 | 9.118% | $42.4469 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.29 | $879.1968 | $879.18 | $879.20 | $879.20 | |