| 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 | $18.69 | 4.236% | $19.4817 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.42 | 5.695% | $234.0299 | $234.03 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.70 | 13.202% | $157.0112 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.74 | 4.338% | $253.2701 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.35 | 6.395% | $183.3718 | $183.37 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.25 | 13.195% | $159.8879 | $159.89 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.95 | 10.581% | $213.366 | $213.37 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.10 | $1,220.4186 | $1,220.42 | $1,220.40 | $1,220.50 | |