| 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 | 3.172% | $19.2828 | $19.28 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.83 | 13.143% | $64.2992 | $64.30 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.57 | 3.144% | $58.3486 | $58.35 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.67 | 12.709% | $50.3471 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.89 | 8.143% | $40.9754 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.75 | 5.430% | $39.7998 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.44 | 5.349% | $179.5568 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $422.84 | $452.6097 | $452.62 | $452.65 | $452.60 | |