| 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 | $18.46 | 6.423% | $19.6457 | $19.65 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.92 | 11.439% | $73.4606 | $73.46 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.86 | 4.286% | $135.4258 | $135.43 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.47 | 13.376% | $44.7495 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.32 | 13.603% | $237.7938 | $237.79 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.39 | 3.493% | $256.0313 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.59 | 12.492% | $260.5202 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.01 | $1,027.6269 | $1,027.63 | $1,027.65 | $1,027.50 | |