| 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 | 8.702% | $18.9141 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.26 | 12.370% | $78.9512 | $78.95 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.48 | 13.374% | $230.6934 | $230.69 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.32 | 10.120% | $234.908 | $234.91 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.87 | 4.815% | $216.8308 | $216.83 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.83 | 3.424% | $239.7679 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.78 | 7.600% | $203.1273 | $203.13 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.94 | $1,223.1927 | $1,223.19 | $1,223.20 | $1,223.20 | |