| 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 | $18.25 | 5.740% | $19.2976 | $19.30 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.71 | 6.628% | $77.5292 | $77.53 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.74 | 10.189% | $28.3626 | $28.36 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.76 | 3.455% | $237.6982 | $237.70 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.42 | 6.151% | $253.0852 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.75 | 9.716% | $132.4821 | $132.48 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.58 | 11.526% | $199.1631 | $199.16 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.21 | $947.6180 | $947.62 | $947.65 | $947.70 | |