| 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 | 10.598% | $19.5758 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.62 | 3.818% | $44.2472 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.79 | 5.167% | $64.9827 | $64.98 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.25 | 4.709% | $176.1729 | $176.17 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.83 | 5.248% | $13.5033 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.61 | 9.658% | $228.7576 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.75 | 11.367% | $44.2684 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.55 | $591.5079 | $591.51 | $591.50 | $591.60 | |