| 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 | $17.60 | 10.723% | $19.4872 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.39 | 6.675% | $170.0293 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.39 | 7.750% | $104.9377 | $104.94 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.90 | 12.405% | $210.0849 | $210.08 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.80 | 5.753% | $239.8478 | $239.85 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.64 | 4.547% | $144.944 | $144.94 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.74 | 9.240% | $115.5104 | $115.51 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.46 | $1,004.8413 | $1,004.84 | $1,004.90 | $1,004.70 | |