| 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 | $18.60 | 6.387% | $19.788 | $19.79 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.90 | 7.522% | $22.4721 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.64 | 9.690% | $126.8455 | $126.85 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.32 | 9.480% | $35.3839 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.30 | 3.138% | $91.0709 | $91.07 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.91 | 8.214% | $189.2771 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.89 | 3.686% | $149.1938 | $149.19 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.56 | $634.0313 | $634.03 | $634.05 | $634.10 | |