| 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 | $17.94 | 7.635% | $19.3097 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.27 | 7.797% | $212.6511 | $212.65 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.57 | 13.207% | $194.2292 | $194.23 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.95 | 12.244% | $175.0445 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.35 | 10.288% | $79.7934 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.43 | 8.489% | $170.7942 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.82 | 13.113% | $6.5832 | $6.58 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.33 | $858.4053 | $858.39 | $858.45 | $858.40 | |