| 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 | 8.555% | $19.2142 | $19.21 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.50 | 9.308% | $106.5753 | $106.58 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.63 | 10.356% | $137.5367 | $137.54 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.96 | 8.477% | $78.06 | $78.06 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.42 | 10.498% | $29.1936 | $29.19 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.85 | 13.321% | $64.423 | $64.42 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.57 | 3.615% | $157.0493 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.63 | $592.0521 | $592.05 | $592.05 | $592.00 | |