| 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 | $18.50 | 3.855% | $19.2132 | $19.21 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.71 | 12.266% | $58.0527 | $58.05 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.70 | 9.478% | $24.8515 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.69 | 7.489% | $223.2439 | $223.24 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.60 | 7.259% | $150.8062 | $150.81 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.54 | 13.541% | $44.8941 | $44.89 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.28 | 8.305% | $117.2727 | $117.27 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.02 | $638.3343 | $638.32 | $638.30 | $638.40 | |