| 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 | $17.84 | 8.261% | $19.3138 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.61 | 6.300% | $15.5304 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.91 | 4.337% | $144.9345 | $144.93 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.70 | 13.375% | $96.0286 | $96.03 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.89 | 13.603% | $119.1582 | $119.16 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.90 | 5.557% | $262.7314 | $262.73 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.91 | 3.576% | $114.8761 | $114.88 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.76 | $772.5730 | $772.57 | $772.65 | $772.50 | |