| 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 | $17.32 | 13.663% | $19.6864 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.30 | 3.800% | $68.8194 | $68.82 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.81 | 4.260% | $253.1537 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.40 | 7.657% | $42.4169 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.25 | 4.220% | $181.6034 | $181.60 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.57 | 4.386% | $100.8056 | $100.81 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.70 | 3.869% | $21.5009 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.35 | $687.9863 | $687.99 | $687.95 | $688.00 | |