| 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 | $17.51 | 12.350% | $19.6725 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.89 | 12.827% | $186.0404 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.56 | 8.705% | $236.4986 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.38 | 11.404% | $160.8451 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.47 | 8.497% | $20.0394 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.66 | 12.334% | $110.8287 | $110.83 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.81 | 6.396% | $123.2172 | $123.22 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.28 | $857.1419 | $857.15 | $857.15 | $857.00 | |