| 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 | $17.71 | 12.196% | $19.8699 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.89 | 12.448% | $41.4821 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.83 | 8.814% | $186.9751 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.28 | 10.392% | $128.3638 | $128.36 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.72 | 9.733% | $161.0003 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.33 | 11.757% | $75.246 | $75.25 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.41 | 7.759% | $117.8991 | $117.90 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.17 | $730.8363 | $730.84 | $730.85 | $730.90 | |