| 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 | $17.53 | 9.372% | $19.1729 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.25 | 5.474% | $7.6469 | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.88 | 3.707% | $250.8465 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.82 | 6.848% | $240.2157 | $240.22 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.70 | 9.475% | $187.9686 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.61 | 10.441% | $68.0427 | $68.04 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.54 | 6.351% | $153.7197 | $153.72 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.33 | $927.6130 | $927.62 | $927.55 | $927.50 | |