| 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 | $17.99 | 7.835% | $19.3995 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.37 | 8.439% | $93.6588 | $93.66 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.50 | 7.342% | $193.7523 | $193.75 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.99 | 12.707% | $58.5964 | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.61 | 8.441% | $58.1352 | $58.14 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.40 | 7.474% | $146.5945 | $146.59 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.94 | 11.150% | $97.7453 | $97.75 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.80 | $667.8820 | $667.89 | $667.90 | $667.90 | |