| 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 | $17.34 | 12.423% | $19.4941 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.40 | 12.596% | $176.1001 | $176.10 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.71 | 10.795% | $244.5356 | $244.54 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.40 | 10.192% | $250.5766 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.67 | 6.252% | $82.5259 | $82.53 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.28 | 10.350% | $115.073 | $115.07 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.36 | 4.301% | $231.9237 | $231.92 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.16 | $1,120.2290 | $1,120.23 | $1,120.25 | $1,120.20 | |