| 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 | $17.30 | 10.856% | $19.1781 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.44 | 7.424% | $201.3555 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.53 | 7.276% | $267.6858 | $267.69 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.37 | 9.813% | $256.2706 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.56 | 12.169% | $187.9504 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.42 | 9.788% | $105.8576 | $105.86 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.54 | 3.496% | $136.1386 | $136.14 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.16 | $1,174.4366 | $1,174.45 | $1,174.45 | $1,174.60 | |