| 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 | $17.70 | 9.622% | $19.4031 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.36 | 6.557% | $177.2682 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.53 | 3.724% | $131.242 | $131.24 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.48 | 9.698% | $13.6903 | $13.69 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.29 | 10.777% | $240.7073 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.78 | 13.716% | $107.78 | $107.78 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.29 | 5.310% | $95.0844 | $95.08 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.43 | $785.1753 | $785.17 | $785.20 | $785.20 | |