| 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 | $17.37 | 9.217% | $18.971 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.80 | 8.146% | $35.4719 | $35.47 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.41 | 7.340% | $253.7625 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.34 | 7.424% | $87.3787 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.86 | 4.104% | $12.3467 | $12.35 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.90 | 5.661% | $227.0655 | $227.07 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.98 | 8.564% | $157.3961 | $157.40 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.66 | $792.3924 | $792.40 | $792.35 | $792.50 | |