| 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 | $17.40 | 9.421% | $19.0393 | $19.04 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.74 | 13.129% | $231.6203 | $231.62 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.83 | 9.274% | $252.2372 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.30 | 10.786% | $257.3559 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.80 | 12.137% | $211.7147 | $211.71 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.99 | 7.662% | $176.5549 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.33 | 5.624% | $164.0658 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.39 | $1,312.5881 | $1,312.59 | $1,312.55 | $1,312.60 | |