| 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 | $17.94 | 9.539% | $19.6513 | $19.65 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.88 | 8.699% | $94.4377 | $94.44 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.86 | 3.507% | $224.4653 | $224.47 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.36 | 4.340% | $158.9724 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.76 | 12.413% | $215.5632 | $215.56 | $215.55 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.78 | 8.388% | $245.8023 | $245.80 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.49 | 9.822% | $270.7002 | $270.70 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.07 | $1,229.5924 | $1,229.59 | $1,229.55 | $1,229.70 | |