| 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 | $17.53 | 11.184% | $19.4906 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.47 | 6.820% | $73.1397 | $73.14 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.78 | 13.567% | $263.2256 | $263.23 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.41 | 9.400% | $207.2145 | $207.21 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.95 | 6.839% | $260.6337 | $260.63 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.67 | 10.268% | $92.2612 | $92.26 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.65 | 3.146% | $36.7715 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.46 | $952.7368 | $952.73 | $952.75 | $952.70 | |