| 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 | $17.49 | 10.854% | $19.3884 | $19.39 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.35 | 8.488% | $88.255 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.41 | 3.561% | $70.8461 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.78 | 10.726% | $138.1639 | $138.16 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.64 | 9.730% | $9.4807 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.78 | 13.444% | $118.8666 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.98 | 13.808% | $278.8068 | $278.81 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.43 | $723.8075 | $723.82 | $723.80 | $723.90 | |