| 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 | $19.26 | 3.159% | $19.8684 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.79 | 8.615% | $146.4022 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.92 | 6.780% | $259.39 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.29 | 10.534% | $40.1128 | $40.11 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.63 | 6.607% | $253.3302 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.61 | 6.763% | $73.2501 | $73.25 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.80 | 10.280% | $179.5358 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.30 | $971.8895 | $971.89 | $971.90 | $971.90 | |