| 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 | $17.99 | 8.595% | $19.5362 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.58 | 9.665% | $236.4158 | $236.42 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.67 | 4.709% | $147.2942 | $147.29 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.62 | 7.403% | $202.5835 | $202.58 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.80 | 9.675% | $211.4534 | $211.45 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.75 | 7.245% | $222.8015 | $222.80 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.97 | 12.666% | $188.1184 | $188.12 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.38 | $1,228.2030 | $1,228.20 | $1,228.20 | $1,228.20 | |