| 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 | 8.432% | $18.8672 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.44 | 9.594% | $10.3457 | $10.35 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.62 | 5.263% | $218.547 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.94 | 11.492% | $240.7558 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.43 | 9.745% | $165.0894 | $165.09 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.75 | 3.401% | $41.1019 | $41.10 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.44 | 8.649% | $224.295 | $224.30 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.02 | $919.0020 | $919.02 | $919.00 | $919.00 | |