| 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 | $17.73 | 10.184% | $19.5356 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.79 | 11.670% | $72.351 | $72.35 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.31 | 13.652% | $245.8406 | $245.84 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.72 | 10.737% | $208.9829 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.53 | 5.601% | $138.897 | $138.90 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.88 | 9.352% | $234.9756 | $234.98 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.86 | 7.206% | $177.8119 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.82 | $1,098.3946 | $1,098.40 | $1,098.45 | $1,098.40 | |