| 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 | $17.79 | 6.208% | $18.8944 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.85 | 12.594% | $38.1131 | $38.11 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.63 | 11.402% | $119.902 | $119.90 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.49 | 8.736% | $62.5123 | $62.51 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.42 | 8.427% | $263.933 | $263.93 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.65 | 5.525% | $112.5424 | $112.54 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.78 | 9.608% | $22.7765 | $22.78 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.61 | $638.6737 | $638.66 | $638.70 | $638.60 | |