| 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 | $18.73 | 3.489% | $19.3835 | $19.38 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.76 | 7.385% | $53.4348 | $53.43 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.56 | 7.678% | $86.7454 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.91 | 13.303% | $248.0316 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.77 | 7.476% | $137.3221 | $137.32 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.86 | 4.273% | $215.6991 | $215.70 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.28 | 7.176% | $183.5711 | $183.57 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.87 | $944.1876 | $944.18 | $944.20 | $944.10 | |