| 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 | $18.86 | 4.605% | $19.7285 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.83 | 5.846% | $40.0415 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.84 | 6.381% | $74.2965 | $74.30 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.40 | 12.511% | $105.0853 | $105.09 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.45 | 5.593% | $173.6477 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.30 | 9.590% | $271.0161 | $271.02 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.31 | 12.207% | $130.508 | $130.51 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.99 | $814.3236 | $814.34 | $814.35 | $814.20 | |