| 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 | $18.80 | 3.846% | $19.523 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.57 | 6.410% | $147.4523 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.63 | 12.567% | $114.4018 | $114.40 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.67 | 3.810% | $34.9528 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.72 | 7.201% | $157.2853 | $157.29 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.67 | 13.157% | $79.9681 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.60 | 13.155% | $224.7258 | $224.73 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.66 | $778.3091 | $778.31 | $778.30 | $778.40 | |