| 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 | $17.78 | 9.485% | $19.4664 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.90 | 13.801% | $130.7573 | $130.76 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.71 | 3.544% | $26.6212 | $26.62 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.53 | 11.161% | $206.237 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.96 | 11.545% | $8.879 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.95 | 3.532% | $42.3964 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.75 | 3.466% | $168.3909 | $168.39 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.58 | $602.7482 | $602.76 | $602.75 | $602.80 | |