| 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 | $18.79 | 3.586% | $19.4638 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.54 | 9.514% | $32.3504 | $32.35 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.37 | 7.309% | $243.9885 | $243.99 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.92 | 11.696% | $28.9516 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.84 | 11.240% | $166.682 | $166.68 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.50 | 11.845% | $31.8758 | $31.88 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.76 | 4.662% | $261.4038 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.72 | $784.7159 | $784.71 | $784.75 | $784.90 | |