| 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 | 9.590% | $19.5509 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.40 | 5.278% | $68.8518 | $68.85 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.91 | 3.688% | $167.8812 | $167.88 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.51 | 11.753% | $222.9584 | $222.96 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.57 | 10.179% | $186.8305 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.98 | 3.221% | $227.0656 | $227.07 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.63 | 12.388% | $116.4677 | $116.47 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.84 | $1,009.6061 | $1,009.61 | $1,009.60 | $1,009.80 | |