| 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 | $17.91 | 9.699% | $19.6471 | $19.65 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.78 | 8.675% | $87.7877 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.35 | 5.610% | $159.8407 | $159.84 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.69 | 5.315% | $112.3606 | $112.36 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.61 | 8.737% | $10.4496 | $10.45 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.45 | 9.683% | $128.8227 | $128.82 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.25 | 11.277% | $180.5469 | $180.55 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.04 | $699.4553 | $699.46 | $699.45 | $699.30 | |