| 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 | $17.69 | 12.108% | $19.8319 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.78 | 7.211% | $39.4322 | $39.43 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.99 | 10.635% | $268.832 | $268.83 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.41 | 12.720% | $199.9766 | $199.98 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.85 | 9.121% | $131.8727 | $131.87 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.58 | 7.741% | $112.6755 | $112.68 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.76 | 4.418% | $10.1912 | $10.19 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.06 | $782.8121 | $782.81 | $782.90 | $782.80 | |