| 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 | $18.87 | 5.255% | $19.8616 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.77 | 12.553% | $18.8751 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.25 | 10.530% | $83.1738 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.43 | 11.632% | $169.0443 | $169.04 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.58 | 3.748% | $31.7261 | $31.73 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.98 | 5.219% | $213.5735 | $213.57 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.42 | 8.262% | $9.1157 | $9.12 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.30 | $545.3701 | $545.37 | $545.35 | $545.40 | |