| 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 | $17.75 | 9.631% | $19.4595 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.43 | 10.717% | $267.3041 | $267.30 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.51 | 6.537% | $265.8205 | $265.82 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.93 | 11.670% | $150.6763 | $150.68 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.35 | 7.315% | $256.8585 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.46 | 3.431% | $142.1763 | $142.18 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.28 | 12.454% | $71.1609 | $71.16 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.71 | $1,173.4561 | $1,173.46 | $1,173.45 | $1,173.60 | |