| 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 | $17.54 | 13.136% | $19.8441 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.66 | 13.732% | $87.187 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.28 | 4.630% | $195.9511 | $195.95 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.29 | 11.464% | $278.9832 | $278.98 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.96 | 9.539% | $53.6303 | $53.63 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.65 | 8.357% | $195.7469 | $195.75 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.26 | 10.751% | $188.5647 | $188.56 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.64 | $1,019.9073 | $1,019.90 | $1,019.95 | $1,019.90 | |