| 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 | $17.98 | 9.487% | $19.6858 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.43 | 6.625% | $129.4747 | $129.47 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.39 | 10.839% | $244.2781 | $244.28 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.67 | 10.836% | $155.913 | $155.91 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.45 | 5.348% | $145.8543 | $145.85 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.53 | 8.640% | $88.5742 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.26 | 5.330% | $149.8425 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.71 | $933.6226 | $933.61 | $933.60 | $933.70 | |