| 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 | $17.38 | 13.625% | $19.748 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.96 | 5.767% | $251.6832 | $251.68 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.43 | 10.732% | $186.5059 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.65 | 10.189% | $235.4188 | $235.42 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.47 | 10.648% | $155.4272 | $155.43 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.62 | 7.698% | $177.2924 | $177.29 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.41 | 12.644% | $244.8993 | $244.90 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.92 | $1,270.9748 | $1,270.98 | $1,271.00 | $1,270.90 | |