| 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 | $17.88 | 10.425% | $19.744 | $19.74 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.38 | 12.839% | $158.4034 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.96 | 9.726% | $85.5424 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.57 | 3.845% | $202.0512 | $202.05 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.39 | 6.573% | $21.7302 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.52 | 12.327% | $91.569 | $91.57 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.51 | 8.285% | $159.7312 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.21 | $738.7714 | $738.76 | $738.80 | $738.70 | |