| 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 | 13.508% | $19.8866 | $19.89 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.51 | 11.123% | $27.2362 | $27.24 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.54 | 4.642% | $27.772 | $27.77 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.29 | 8.176% | $217.7475 | $217.75 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.95 | 11.445% | $18.8899 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.91 | 6.407% | $229.7434 | $229.74 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.96 | 13.162% | $113.1167 | $113.12 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.68 | $654.3923 | $654.40 | $654.40 | $654.30 | |