| 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 | 12.363% | $19.6635 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.36 | 13.676% | $79.9824 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.67 | 13.134% | $267.7542 | $267.75 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.77 | 4.217% | $148.7906 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.39 | 9.288% | $252.8815 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.82 | 7.677% | $218.3905 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.38 | 3.782% | $146.727 | $146.73 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.89 | $1,134.1897 | $1,134.18 | $1,134.25 | $1,134.30 | |