| 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 | 13.696% | $19.749 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.36 | 9.854% | $49.8298 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.62 | 7.178% | $59.6124 | $59.61 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.68 | 12.495% | $57.0125 | $57.01 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.36 | 8.247% | $204.9765 | $204.98 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.90 | 5.233% | $47.2496 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.61 | 13.864% | $98.6176 | $98.62 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.90 | $537.0474 | $537.05 | $537.05 | $536.90 | |