| 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 | $17.70 | 8.718% | $19.2431 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.27 | 10.445% | $83.132 | $83.13 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.75 | 3.202% | $70.9514 | $70.95 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.29 | 12.592% | $82.5187 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.29 | 4.320% | $246.4977 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.53 | 4.682% | $254.9321 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.72 | 12.666% | $240.7898 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.55 | $998.0648 | $998.06 | $998.10 | $998.00 | |