| 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 | $18.28 | 5.225% | $19.2351 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.86 | 12.795% | $102.4855 | $102.49 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.27 | 10.796% | $70.1006 | $70.10 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.72 | 6.802% | $57.374 | $57.37 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.37 | 10.620% | $126.5161 | $126.52 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.79 | 13.462% | $147.2623 | $147.26 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.68 | 10.203% | $271.8488 | $271.85 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.97 | $794.8224 | $794.83 | $794.80 | $794.80 | |