| 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 | $18.40 | 5.280% | $19.3715 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.56 | 8.614% | $61.4321 | $61.43 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.79 | 7.701% | $177.4805 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.62 | 9.533% | $122.2607 | $122.26 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.96 | 7.200% | $67.4931 | $67.49 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.45 | 3.799% | $98.0382 | $98.04 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.54 | 12.383% | $159.0669 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.32 | $705.1430 | $705.14 | $705.15 | $705.20 | |