| 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 | $17.78 | 12.188% | $19.947 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.70 | 5.335% | $167.1666 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.45 | 8.469% | $61.2308 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.64 | 10.179% | $227.6739 | $227.67 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.49 | 8.347% | $13.5325 | $13.53 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.46 | 10.853% | $276.5339 | $276.53 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.54 | 7.355% | $175.5684 | $175.57 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.06 | $941.6531 | $941.65 | $941.65 | $941.60 | |