| 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 | $17.47 | 12.720% | $19.6922 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.82 | 5.610% | $162.4493 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.61 | 9.300% | $79.3627 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.50 | 8.567% | $112.3668 | $112.37 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.28 | 13.189% | $185.9469 | $185.95 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.66 | 3.150% | $257.5243 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.75 | 3.834% | $86.961 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.09 | $904.3032 | $904.30 | $904.25 | $904.30 | |