| 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 | $18.78 | 3.690% | $19.473 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.48 | 10.144% | $8.2388 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.81 | 12.540% | $38.0498 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.39 | 4.633% | $218.0447 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.83 | 12.851% | $217.6106 | $217.61 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.64 | 6.480% | $133.7815 | $133.78 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.84 | 13.314% | $255.9083 | $255.91 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.77 | $891.1067 | $891.10 | $891.10 | $891.00 | |