| 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 | $17.35 | 11.562% | $19.356 | $19.36 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.49 | 9.500% | $16.9616 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.41 | 12.344% | $101.5702 | $101.57 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.98 | 8.162% | $42.1615 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.72 | 8.653% | $22.5129 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.32 | 5.589% | $262.1986 | $262.20 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.40 | 8.610% | $66.6865 | $66.69 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.67 | $531.4473 | $531.45 | $531.40 | $531.60 | |