| 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 | $17.91 | 9.273% | $19.5708 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.53 | 11.118% | $139.4864 | $139.49 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.86 | 9.714% | $143.5717 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.92 | 8.768% | $209.8352 | $209.84 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.45 | 8.592% | $188.3528 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.71 | 10.758% | $10.7546 | $10.75 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.71 | 12.208% | $179.2074 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.09 | $890.7789 | $890.78 | $890.75 | $890.90 | |