| 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 | $18.45 | 5.603% | $19.4838 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.73 | 9.662% | $175.1631 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.32 | 3.753% | $211.9881 | $211.99 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.41 | 8.218% | $229.8659 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.59 | 11.313% | $233.3009 | $233.30 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.84 | 4.132% | $176.8578 | $176.86 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.93 | 10.673% | $248.9368 | $248.94 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.27 | $1,295.5964 | $1,295.60 | $1,295.60 | $1,295.70 | |