| 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 | $17.88 | 8.589% | $19.4157 | $19.42 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.83 | 13.806% | $200.1051 | $200.11 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.60 | 4.346% | $117.4936 | $117.49 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.97 | 7.578% | $178.5472 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.30 | 3.398% | $73.7228 | $73.72 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.48 | 7.318% | $141.1017 | $141.10 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.67 | 9.204% | $203.8511 | $203.85 | $203.85 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.73 | $934.2372 | $934.24 | $934.20 | $934.20 | |