| 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 | $17.46 | 11.273% | $19.4283 | $19.43 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.53 | 13.111% | $158.9549 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.70 | 7.102% | $233.1611 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.83 | 6.433% | $47.7139 | $47.71 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.82 | 6.769% | $90.5615 | $90.56 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.78 | 5.283% | $257.7117 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.41 | 12.399% | $281.4583 | $281.46 | $281.45 | $281.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.53 | $1,088.9897 | $1,088.98 | $1,088.95 | $1,089.10 | |