| 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 | $17.85 | 8.502% | $19.3676 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.83 | 3.285% | $73.1568 | $73.16 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.68 | 13.686% | $100.8167 | $100.82 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.86 | 6.791% | $127.9997 | $128.00 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.25 | 9.611% | $41.9262 | $41.93 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.81 | 11.826% | $13.2067 | $13.21 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.74 | 12.514% | $269.7411 | $269.74 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.02 | $646.2148 | $646.23 | $646.20 | $646.20 | |