| 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 | $18.38 | 3.575% | $19.0371 | $19.04 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.47 | 12.549% | $145.7172 | $145.72 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.82 | 5.867% | $51.6843 | $51.68 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.97 | 7.586% | $7.4987 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.67 | 8.857% | $85.6378 | $85.64 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.44 | 9.338% | $247.585 | $247.59 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.26 | 11.647% | $236.9819 | $236.98 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.01 | $794.1420 | $794.15 | $794.20 | $794.10 | |