| 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 | 6.314% | $19.7638 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.49 | 3.695% | $252.487 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.97 | 7.153% | $206.7731 | $206.77 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.62 | 10.750% | $93.7167 | $93.72 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.96 | 5.373% | $42.1071 | $42.11 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.52 | 5.169% | $196.1612 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.77 | 11.602% | $149.29 | $149.29 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.92 | $960.2989 | $960.30 | $960.25 | $960.40 | |