| 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 | $17.77 | 9.791% | $19.5099 | $19.51 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.86 | 6.442% | $15.8173 | $15.82 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.95 | 8.529% | $207.2361 | $207.24 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.45 | 7.180% | $259.8579 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.44 | 12.448% | $237.7601 | $237.76 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.37 | 8.753% | $84.1422 | $84.14 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.39 | 13.860% | $232.7185 | $232.72 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.23 | $1,057.0420 | $1,057.05 | $1,057.00 | $1,057.00 | |