| 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 | $17.75 | 9.502% | $19.4366 | $19.44 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.36 | 9.513% | $171.2345 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.31 | 6.461% | $112.1141 | $112.11 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.40 | 4.328% | $52.5813 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.87 | 4.308% | $140.6802 | $140.68 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.61 | 12.619% | $109.9274 | $109.93 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.70 | 9.432% | $248.0823 | $248.08 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.00 | $854.0564 | $854.05 | $854.15 | $854.00 | |