| 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 | $18.66 | 3.612% | $19.334 | $19.33 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.73 | 3.704% | $19.4238 | $19.42 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.61 | 9.528% | $87.1952 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.57 | 13.818% | $194.1394 | $194.14 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.58 | 7.834% | $29.7406 | $29.74 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.74 | 7.577% | $250.3747 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.89 | 11.312% | $39.9499 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.78 | $640.1576 | $640.15 | $640.15 | $640.00 | |