| 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 | $17.80 | 8.458% | $19.3055 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.89 | 9.845% | $88.8536 | $88.85 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.89 | 11.709% | $235.5831 | $235.58 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.80 | 9.397% | $97.1445 | $97.14 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.41 | 9.517% | $142.8211 | $142.82 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.80 | 7.536% | $252.4945 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.37 | 9.578% | $15.7464 | $15.75 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.96 | $851.9487 | $851.94 | $851.95 | $851.90 | |