| 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 | $18.33 | 6.174% | $19.4617 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.65 | 10.836% | $73.8722 | $73.87 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.59 | 13.870% | $132.761 | $132.76 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.67 | 3.861% | $140.9082 | $140.91 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.80 | 7.821% | $13.8011 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.55 | 6.163% | $127.9795 | $127.98 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.56 | 12.424% | $96.19 | $96.19 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.15 | $604.9737 | $604.97 | $604.95 | $605.10 | |