| 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 | $17.52 | 8.813% | $19.064 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.45 | 8.697% | $38.5331 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.86 | 10.795% | $187.0884 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.99 | 6.539% | $262.0753 | $262.08 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.97 | 7.767% | $214.424 | $214.42 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.70 | 11.443% | $268.2433 | $268.24 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.85 | 9.303% | $53.3945 | $53.39 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.34 | $1,042.8226 | $1,042.81 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.80 | |