| 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 | 3.235% | $18.9643 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.94 | 7.349% | $26.7728 | $26.77 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.79 | 10.284% | $90.2013 | $90.20 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.81 | 6.811% | $178.1714 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.73 | 8.244% | $50.5824 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.80 | 11.336% | $177.9149 | $177.91 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.95 | 3.598% | $146.0214 | $146.02 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.39 | $688.6285 | $688.61 | $688.55 | $688.70 | |