| 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 | $17.80 | 11.548% | $19.8555 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.69 | 5.217% | $43.865 | $43.87 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.80 | 9.504% | $215.5039 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.28 | 3.515% | $138.9999 | $139.00 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.40 | 4.461% | $216.6521 | $216.65 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.44 | 8.467% | $156.6697 | $156.67 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.46 | 8.383% | $135.9773 | $135.98 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.87 | $927.5234 | $927.53 | $927.50 | $927.70 | |