| 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 | $18.56 | 5.300% | $19.5437 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.46 | 3.606% | $46.0632 | $46.06 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.68 | 8.372% | $145.9554 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.88 | 7.766% | $247.7325 | $247.73 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.98 | 11.446% | $132.5985 | $132.60 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.32 | 8.120% | $18.7264 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.44 | 7.675% | $71.5393 | $71.54 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.32 | $682.1590 | $682.16 | $682.20 | $682.10 | |