| 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 | $18.52 | 3.356% | $19.1415 | $19.14 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.96 | 11.529% | $8.8777 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.52 | 12.340% | $180.3282 | $180.33 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.43 | 5.207% | $101.4511 | $101.45 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.98 | 8.300% | $251.2343 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.37 | 13.168% | $130.5619 | $130.56 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.38 | 4.248% | $100.4742 | $100.47 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.16 | $792.0689 | $792.06 | $792.10 | $792.10 | |