| 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 | $17.71 | 11.795% | $19.7989 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.48 | 8.814% | $175.7128 | $175.71 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.82 | 11.288% | $216.8113 | $216.81 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.77 | 5.668% | $215.3197 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.73 | 11.312% | $148.8575 | $148.86 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.59 | 13.221% | $239.5643 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.85 | 13.595% | $200.8928 | $200.89 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.95 | $1,216.9573 | $1,216.95 | $1,216.90 | $1,217.00 | |