| 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 | $18.54 | 4.278% | $19.3331 | $19.33 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.62 | 4.214% | $40.2474 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.92 | 11.381% | $270.5667 | $270.57 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.88 | 4.350% | $132.3993 | $132.40 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.40 | 10.817% | $155.5871 | $155.59 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.32 | 10.179% | $5.8615 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.40 | 3.650% | $254.3571 | $254.36 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.08 | $878.3522 | $878.36 | $878.35 | $878.40 | |