| 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 | $18.84 | 3.350% | $19.4711 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.30 | 13.610% | $216.1998 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.57 | 5.635% | $31.2363 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.71 | 10.557% | $185.4151 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.30 | 6.452% | $204.7072 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.86 | 7.823% | $9.5531 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.64 | 7.152% | $34.9744 | $34.97 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.22 | $701.5570 | $701.56 | $701.50 | $701.60 | |