| 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 | $18.79 | 4.425% | $19.6215 | $19.62 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.53 | 8.533% | $177.484 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.92 | 8.676% | $46.6437 | $46.64 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.84 | 4.258% | $73.8564 | $73.86 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.98 | 12.769% | $24.7866 | $24.79 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.59 | 4.572% | $156.4293 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.31 | 7.222% | $18.5601 | $18.56 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.96 | $517.3816 | $517.38 | $517.40 | $517.40 | |