| 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 | $17.31 | 9.119% | $18.8885 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.85 | 7.589% | $260.204 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.88 | 9.399% | $233.9826 | $233.98 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.87 | 7.114% | $67.3426 | $67.34 | $67.35 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.27 | 11.404% | $8.0991 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.75 | 11.767% | $67.8985 | $67.90 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.40 | 4.188% | $242.1329 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.33 | $898.5482 | $898.54 | $898.60 | $898.50 | |