| 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 | $18.47 | 4.795% | $19.3556 | $19.36 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.72 | 5.726% | $147.7204 | $147.72 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.56 | 6.302% | $230.2076 | $230.21 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.63 | 5.430% | $248.4247 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.41 | 12.849% | $178.7641 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.30 | 7.327% | $218.1958 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.47 | 6.811% | $42.1583 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.56 | $1,084.8265 | $1,084.83 | $1,084.75 | $1,084.90 | |