| 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 | $17.35 | 12.284% | $19.4813 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.37 | 6.613% | $253.0673 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.67 | 10.338% | $108.8705 | $108.87 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.81 | 7.714% | $263.6946 | $263.69 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.41 | 11.759% | $238.5049 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.54 | 4.224% | $50.5903 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.38 | 5.490% | $197.6672 | $197.67 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.53 | $1,131.8761 | $1,131.87 | $1,131.85 | $1,132.00 | |