| 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 | $17.37 | 11.838% | $19.4263 | $19.43 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.62 | 8.635% | $36.5231 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.98 | 11.851% | $243.8128 | $243.81 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.45 | 4.401% | $248.9442 | $248.94 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.91 | 6.817% | $191.1063 | $191.11 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.28 | 7.152% | $229.6053 | $229.61 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.82 | 13.107% | $257.6804 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.43 | $1,227.0984 | $1,227.10 | $1,227.10 | $1,227.00 | |