| 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 | $17.91 | 9.257% | $19.5679 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.34 | 10.788% | $97.8701 | $97.87 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.52 | 9.160% | $73.7048 | $73.70 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.63 | 9.445% | $83.8677 | $83.87 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.46 | 6.861% | $256.958 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.75 | 3.702% | $142.8495 | $142.85 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.85 | 4.440% | $180.5245 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.46 | $855.3425 | $855.34 | $855.25 | $855.40 | |