| 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 | $18.29 | 3.708% | $18.9682 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.80 | 4.426% | $69.7566 | $69.76 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.84 | 12.698% | $179.0095 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.25 | 3.791% | $156.9839 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.99 | 12.574% | $257.7832 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.56 | 10.274% | $275.1998 | $275.20 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.87 | 8.652% | $45.4926 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.60 | $1,003.1938 | $1,003.19 | $1,003.20 | $1,003.30 | |