| 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 | $18.26 | 3.391% | $18.8792 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.59 | 3.658% | $69.0259 | $69.03 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.87 | 5.728% | $136.2517 | $136.25 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.37 | 10.447% | $20.2891 | $20.29 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.96 | 4.352% | $98.0491 | $98.05 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.72 | 11.751% | $138.2583 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.97 | 12.763% | $158.962 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.74 | $639.7153 | $639.72 | $639.75 | $639.80 | |