| 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 | $17.35 | 9.615% | $19.0182 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.46 | 7.505% | $72.5229 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.86 | 8.794% | $135.8402 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.84 | 4.606% | $165.1101 | $165.11 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.88 | 6.864% | $127.0399 | $127.04 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.82 | 8.337% | $205.6453 | $205.65 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.80 | 11.766% | $113.7778 | $113.78 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.01 | $838.9544 | $838.96 | $838.95 | $838.80 | |