| 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 | 3.738% | $19.5754 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.80 | 3.280% | $165.0414 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.94 | 10.760% | $33.1615 | $33.16 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.67 | 3.246% | $39.9252 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.99 | 8.672% | $121.7018 | $121.70 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.90 | 5.614% | $35.8031 | $35.80 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.86 | 8.391% | $203.6233 | $203.62 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.03 | $618.8317 | $618.83 | $618.85 | $618.80 | |