| 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 | $17.73 | 8.833% | $19.2961 | $19.30 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.87 | 6.500% | $140.4416 | $140.44 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.36 | 5.856% | $109.4128 | $109.41 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.85 | 11.753% | $259.0993 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.67 | 5.364% | $180.8784 | $180.88 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.33 | 9.818% | $146.4203 | $146.42 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.70 | 3.703% | $219.5393 | $219.54 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.51 | $1,075.0878 | $1,075.09 | $1,075.10 | $1,075.00 | |