| 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 | $17.95 | 7.444% | $19.2862 | $19.29 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.66 | 8.220% | $265.8533 | $265.85 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.41 | 3.756% | $252.5525 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.70 | 11.457% | $266.0479 | $266.05 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.65 | 4.107% | $246.3692 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.75 | 9.732% | $212.6058 | $212.61 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.78 | 8.453% | $209.0757 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,368.90 | $1,471.7906 | $1,471.80 | $1,471.80 | $1,471.90 | |