| 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 | $18.40 | 4.573% | $19.2414 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.34 | 3.861% | $36.7045 | $36.70 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.34 | 6.643% | $181.6557 | $181.66 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.42 | 11.675% | $13.87 | $13.87 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.96 | 12.146% | $266.8626 | $266.86 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.92 | 4.448% | $113.7648 | $113.76 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.57 | 13.656% | $242.7351 | $242.74 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.95 | $874.8341 | $874.83 | $874.80 | $874.90 | |