| 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 | $17.95 | 5.643% | $18.9629 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.61 | 3.540% | $62.7556 | $62.76 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.36 | 6.370% | $265.2442 | $265.24 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.96 | 12.419% | $247.2768 | $247.28 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.63 | 11.184% | $249.7526 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.54 | 11.653% | $24.0501 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.46 | 4.275% | $175.6617 | $175.66 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.51 | $1,043.7039 | $1,043.70 | $1,043.70 | $1,043.90 | |