| 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 | $17.55 | 8.678% | $19.073 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.25 | 8.236% | $155.0481 | $155.05 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.99 | 6.517% | $75.6164 | $75.62 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.35 | 11.363% | $56.0713 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.55 | 9.786% | $104.9005 | $104.90 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.39 | 11.771% | $31.7318 | $31.73 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.50 | 3.428% | $68.7796 | $68.78 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.58 | $511.2207 | $511.22 | $511.20 | $511.20 | |