| 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 | $18.32 | 6.475% | $19.5062 | $19.51 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.40 | 5.753% | $96.6582 | $96.66 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.92 | 4.244% | $218.829 | $218.83 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.48 | 13.853% | $219.1443 | $219.14 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.83 | 8.191% | $174.0036 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.41 | 11.188% | $267.3071 | $267.31 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.83 | 12.417% | $144.8268 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.19 | $1,140.2752 | $1,140.28 | $1,140.30 | $1,140.20 | |