| 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 | $18.95 | 3.315% | $19.5782 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.56 | 6.461% | $49.5682 | $49.57 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.92 | 8.638% | $42.2819 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.59 | 6.478% | $73.0333 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.39 | 11.610% | $256.0222 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.26 | 4.332% | $248.5814 | $248.58 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.69 | 13.637% | $11.0114 | $11.01 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.36 | $700.0766 | $700.07 | $700.10 | $700.10 | |