| 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 | $17.25 | 13.293% | $19.543 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.37 | 9.391% | $126.2044 | $126.20 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.72 | 7.178% | $193.6921 | $193.69 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.95 | 12.807% | $61.9874 | $61.99 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.58 | 8.843% | $58.3181 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.78 | 5.364% | $207.3353 | $207.34 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.33 | 11.728% | $227.1765 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.98 | $894.2568 | $894.26 | $894.30 | $894.20 | |