| 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 | $17.62 | 10.485% | $19.4675 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.49 | 8.735% | $109.2678 | $109.27 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.61 | 12.318% | $230.937 | $230.94 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.47 | 9.408% | $10.3609 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.61 | 5.306% | $176.5034 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.57 | 4.555% | $158.474 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.41 | 7.858% | $37.1139 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.78 | $742.1245 | $742.12 | $742.05 | $742.20 | |