| 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 | $17.25 | 12.187% | $19.3523 | $19.35 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.77 | 8.475% | $202.5988 | $202.60 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.64 | 11.315% | $241.1528 | $241.15 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.98 | 9.210% | $51.3069 | $51.31 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.90 | 4.844% | $40.7843 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.81 | 9.126% | $59.812 | $59.81 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.34 | 8.731% | $142.8073 | $142.81 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.69 | $757.8144 | $757.81 | $757.80 | $757.90 | |