| 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 | $17.95 | 9.506% | $19.6563 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.87 | 7.424% | $10.6027 | $10.60 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.31 | 13.576% | $186.6167 | $186.62 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.86 | 13.753% | $159.0949 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.76 | 6.801% | $259.2701 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.81 | 10.151% | $130.8704 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.56 | 7.160% | $167.7697 | $167.77 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.12 | $933.8808 | $933.88 | $933.80 | $934.00 | |