| 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 | $18.37 | 5.761% | $19.4283 | $19.43 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.91 | 3.192% | $75.2373 | $75.24 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.39 | 10.176% | $253.8345 | $253.83 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.58 | 9.581% | $13.7853 | $13.79 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.93 | 13.832% | $283.362 | $283.36 | $283.35 | $283.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.72 | 10.108% | $40.4317 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.88 | 7.280% | $162.9369 | $162.94 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.78 | $849.0160 | $849.02 | $849.10 | $848.90 | |