| 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 | $18.98 | 4.146% | $19.7669 | $19.77 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.74 | 4.519% | $39.4455 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.47 | 12.854% | $183.3539 | $183.35 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.43 | 11.183% | $252.8635 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.79 | 3.508% | $11.1685 | $11.17 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.46 | 9.777% | $114.6731 | $114.67 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.83 | 11.744% | $97.0273 | $97.03 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.70 | $718.2987 | $718.30 | $718.25 | $718.40 | |