| 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 | $17.98 | 8.496% | $19.5076 | $19.51 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.51 | 6.792% | $247.2342 | $247.23 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.79 | 13.527% | $149.6172 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.82 | 5.469% | $188.5997 | $188.60 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.38 | 10.337% | $204.5427 | $204.54 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.61 | 10.729% | $109.1899 | $109.19 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.81 | 4.631% | $180.8128 | $180.81 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.90 | $1,099.5041 | $1,099.50 | $1,099.50 | $1,099.40 | |