| 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 | $17.52 | 13.728% | $19.9251 | $19.93 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.94 | 8.296% | $42.1705 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.64 | 9.579% | $122.334 | $122.33 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.87 | 9.690% | $245.563 | $245.56 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.74 | 13.102% | $248.5303 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.27 | 3.831% | $189.2528 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.27 | 12.675% | $217.767 | $217.77 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.25 | $1,085.5427 | $1,085.54 | $1,085.55 | $1,085.60 | |