| 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 | $18.36 | 5.155% | $19.3065 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.35 | 3.593% | $21.0812 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.86 | 8.561% | $235.4254 | $235.43 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.38 | 7.489% | $10.0825 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.29 | 5.690% | $184.2071 | $184.21 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.72 | 10.710% | $31.7959 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.90 | 4.644% | $18.7313 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.86 | $520.6299 | $520.64 | $520.70 | $520.60 | |