| 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 | $18.69 | 5.525% | $19.7226 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.40 | 10.646% | $242.7573 | $242.76 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.75 | 3.358% | $259.1702 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.52 | 8.806% | $161.5987 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.56 | 9.424% | $264.3246 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.85 | 10.821% | $117.304 | $117.30 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.77 | 11.216% | $213.2789 | $213.28 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.54 | $1,278.1563 | $1,278.15 | $1,278.10 | $1,278.20 | |