| 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 | $17.80 | 11.385% | $19.8265 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.28 | 12.799% | $10.4677 | $10.47 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.39 | 10.793% | $153.3264 | $153.33 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.64 | 4.732% | $174.5254 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.53 | 12.282% | $270.0719 | $270.07 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.49 | 12.458% | $207.4738 | $207.47 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.47 | 3.333% | $7.719 | $7.72 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.60 | $843.4107 | $843.42 | $843.40 | $843.40 | |