| 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 | 4.214% | $19.4776 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.88 | 5.515% | $140.2083 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.38 | 10.224% | $186.6974 | $186.70 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.60 | 4.606% | $232.853 | $232.85 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.82 | 11.171% | $258.8283 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.36 | 3.457% | $240.3927 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.89 | 10.494% | $194.3479 | $194.35 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.62 | $1,272.8052 | $1,272.81 | $1,272.85 | $1,272.80 | |