| 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 | $17.79 | 10.777% | $19.7072 | $19.71 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.30 | 11.285% | $97.1518 | $97.15 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.63 | 12.137% | $23.1339 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.38 | 3.171% | $256.2561 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.51 | 6.310% | $198.2788 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.50 | 7.294% | $181.8633 | $181.86 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.94 | 7.435% | $197.6159 | $197.62 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.05 | $974.0070 | $974.01 | $974.00 | $974.10 | |