| 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 | $17.70 | 12.278% | $19.8732 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.29 | 12.843% | $38.6939 | $38.69 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.30 | 12.237% | $147.3672 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.80 | 10.581% | $55.0693 | $55.07 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.56 | 5.422% | $13.241 | $13.24 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.39 | 6.371% | $106.7858 | $106.79 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.38 | 11.399% | $171.9778 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.42 | $553.0082 | $553.01 | $553.00 | $553.10 | |