| 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 | 3.276% | $19.4882 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.91 | 4.423% | $121.0367 | $121.04 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.27 | 5.474% | $115.2514 | $115.25 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.65 | 4.107% | $73.5516 | $73.55 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.49 | 12.797% | $25.368 | $25.37 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.41 | 13.458% | $187.6709 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.99 | 7.144% | $167.1339 | $167.13 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.59 | $709.5007 | $709.50 | $709.50 | $709.60 | |