| 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 | $16.96 | 13.496% | $19.2489 | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.69 | 13.287% | $26.8377 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.97 | 4.610% | $19.8445 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.28 | 3.195% | $209.7748 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.40 | 8.364% | $34.0263 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.77 | 7.708% | $55.7604 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.45 | 9.865% | $216.9284 | $216.93 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.52 | $582.4210 | $582.42 | $582.45 | $582.30 | |