| 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 | $18.59 | 5.198% | $19.5563 | $19.56 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.78 | 3.472% | $42.1959 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.45 | 13.554% | $282.1249 | $282.12 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.57 | 13.175% | $225.8633 | $225.86 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.57 | 11.724% | $69.9057 | $69.91 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.97 | 9.698% | $252.2725 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.31 | 7.290% | $81.873 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.24 | $973.7916 | $973.79 | $973.70 | $973.90 | |