| 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 | $18.76 | 5.120% | $19.7205 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.38 | 4.738% | $27.6299 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.70 | 10.853% | $247.9782 | $247.98 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.54 | 13.127% | $280.0346 | $280.03 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.83 | 10.264% | $182.8508 | $182.85 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.91 | 5.304% | $58.8755 | $58.88 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.96 | 10.637% | $240.038 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.08 | $1,057.1275 | $1,057.13 | $1,057.20 | $1,057.10 | |