| 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 | $17.26 | 12.823% | $19.4732 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.78 | 10.638% | $77.2032 | $77.20 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.66 | 13.676% | $54.178 | $54.18 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.59 | 8.272% | $98.0836 | $98.08 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.78 | 4.785% | $196.7653 | $196.77 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.74 | 12.377% | $80.6193 | $80.62 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.55 | 8.304% | $215.0376 | $215.04 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.36 | $741.3602 | $741.36 | $741.35 | $741.40 | |