| 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 | $16.96 | 13.500% | $19.2496 | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.85 | 3.602% | $41.2854 | $41.29 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.28 | 8.536% | $151.1689 | $151.17 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.58 | 5.610% | $175.9251 | $175.93 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.49 | 6.817% | $52.8637 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.62 | 3.163% | $251.3257 | $251.33 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.79 | 7.815% | $231.5758 | $231.58 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.57 | $923.3942 | $923.41 | $923.45 | $923.40 | |