| 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 | $18.45 | 5.250% | $19.4186 | $19.42 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.47 | 9.330% | $31.1263 | $31.13 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.61 | 4.869% | $144.3102 | $144.31 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.33 | 6.757% | $237.3528 | $237.35 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.90 | 12.218% | $199.6358 | $199.64 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.74 | 8.547% | $247.2049 | $247.20 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.60 | 3.575% | $234.701 | $234.70 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.10 | $1,113.7496 | $1,113.75 | $1,113.75 | $1,113.70 | |