| 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 | $17.39 | 9.685% | $19.0742 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.53 | 11.740% | $8.414 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.89 | 5.608% | $241.7262 | $241.73 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.41 | 13.158% | $226.7799 | $226.78 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.26 | 7.804% | $192.1714 | $192.17 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.57 | 6.294% | $149.4175 | $149.42 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.51 | 10.652% | $205.2705 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.56 | $1,042.8537 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.80 | $1,042.90 | |