| 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 | $17.96 | 6.201% | $19.0737 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.31 | 9.217% | $36.3802 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.78 | 8.679% | $204.0774 | $204.08 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.33 | 8.384% | $44.7951 | $44.80 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.60 | 7.858% | $151.6483 | $151.65 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.54 | 7.460% | $169.2925 | $169.29 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.47 | 6.618% | $12.2291 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.99 | $637.4963 | $637.50 | $637.55 | $637.50 | |