| 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 | $17.68 | 12.393% | $19.8711 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.25 | 11.824% | $164.6608 | $164.66 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.67 | 13.550% | $240.3513 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.80 | 7.697% | $181.7925 | $181.79 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.29 | 5.724% | $258.2732 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.57 | 12.433% | $241.2475 | $241.25 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.88 | 12.714% | $205.0042 | $205.00 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.14 | $1,311.2006 | $1,311.19 | $1,311.15 | $1,311.30 | |