| 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 | $17.96 | 8.122% | $19.4187 | $19.42 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.48 | 13.677% | $149.4625 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.81 | 9.613% | $252.9978 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.93 | 9.812% | $27.3761 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.60 | 12.325% | $87.1642 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.26 | 3.566% | $24.0895 | $24.09 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.96 | 11.630% | $257.8206 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.00 | $818.3294 | $818.33 | $818.30 | $818.40 | |