| 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 | 3.508% | $18.9627 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.90 | 10.189% | $30.7427 | $30.74 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.67 | 10.102% | $230.8509 | $230.85 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.84 | 6.853% | $22.2682 | $22.27 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.87 | 11.761% | $155.2025 | $155.20 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.98 | 8.644% | $32.5715 | $32.57 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.91 | 5.710% | $172.2122 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.49 | $662.8107 | $662.80 | $662.75 | $662.90 | |