| 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 | $17.98 | 7.306% | $19.2936 | $19.29 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.40 | 12.541% | $206.4002 | $206.40 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.63 | 7.411% | $184.3495 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.99 | 7.808% | $77.611 | $77.61 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.40 | 3.629% | $34.6121 | $34.61 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.61 | 3.482% | $162.0632 | $162.06 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.30 | 10.549% | $144.0453 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.31 | $828.3749 | $828.37 | $828.35 | $828.30 | |