| 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 | $18.39 | 7.326% | $19.7373 | $19.74 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.99 | 8.649% | $43.4487 | $43.45 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.81 | 9.327% | $99.2798 | $99.28 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.78 | 9.610% | $175.1349 | $175.13 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.88 | 11.173% | $57.6766 | $57.68 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.51 | 6.163% | $240.4698 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.94 | 7.418% | $74.054 | $74.05 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.30 | $709.8011 | $709.80 | $709.85 | $709.80 | |