| 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 | $17.50 | 11.748% | $19.5559 | $19.56 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.95 | 12.815% | $197.3698 | $197.37 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.70 | 9.323% | $205.1993 | $205.20 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.42 | 8.107% | $158.2903 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.55 | 7.280% | $39.2108 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.79 | 9.260% | $217.198 | $217.20 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.36 | 7.677% | $250.1983 | $250.20 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.27 | $1,087.0224 | $1,087.03 | $1,087.00 | $1,087.10 | |