| 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 | $18.54 | 6.400% | $19.7266 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.88 | 7.250% | $45.9888 | $45.99 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.63 | 9.288% | $36.7536 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.75 | 10.270% | $241.2156 | $241.22 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.95 | 11.569% | $141.6368 | $141.64 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.44 | 5.832% | $146.5138 | $146.51 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.69 | 3.131% | $117.2496 | $117.25 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.88 | $749.0848 | $749.09 | $749.10 | $749.00 | |