| 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 | $18.59 | 3.648% | $19.2682 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.28 | 3.689% | $42.8028 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.66 | 12.183% | $78.1467 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.58 | 8.481% | $22.3254 | $22.33 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.77 | 8.421% | $48.5401 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.25 | 13.837% | $283.7387 | $283.74 | $283.75 | $283.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.56 | 12.778% | $254.3821 | $254.38 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.69 | $749.2040 | $749.21 | $749.25 | $749.10 | |