| 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 | $18.33 | 6.822% | $19.5805 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.30 | 6.229% | $73.6167 | $73.62 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.71 | 12.495% | $274.1616 | $274.16 | $274.15 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.27 | 10.238% | $259.3569 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.42 | 13.482% | $172.9693 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.25 | 13.389% | $181.7059 | $181.71 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.41 | 10.249% | $226.4625 | $226.46 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.69 | $1,207.8534 | $1,207.86 | $1,207.80 | $1,208.00 | |