| 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 | $17.53 | 12.446% | $19.7118 | $19.71 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.72 | 7.376% | $184.3861 | $184.39 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.82 | 8.664% | $271.4644 | $271.46 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.41 | 7.694% | $236.2914 | $236.29 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.58 | 9.536% | $203.2769 | $203.28 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.52 | 7.595% | $7.0152 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.74 | 12.672% | $246.4587 | $246.46 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.32 | $1,168.6045 | $1,168.61 | $1,168.60 | $1,168.70 | |