| 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 | $18.47 | 5.366% | $19.4611 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.31 | 5.158% | $58.1629 | $58.16 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.88 | 8.659% | $11.8221 | $11.82 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.57 | 13.642% | $165.4287 | $165.43 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.98 | 10.431% | $24.2727 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.62 | 7.804% | $193.6375 | $193.64 | $193.65 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.89 | 4.439% | $259.9382 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.72 | $732.7232 | $732.72 | $732.70 | $732.70 | |