| 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 | $17.81 | 11.575% | $19.8715 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.75 | 3.383% | $133.1056 | $133.11 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.26 | 6.189% | $158.4977 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.38 | 12.841% | $21.8686 | $21.87 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.29 | 7.715% | $24.0097 | $24.01 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.91 | 12.174% | $117.6817 | $117.68 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.46 | 8.261% | $32.9763 | $32.98 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.86 | $508.0111 | $508.02 | $508.00 | $508.10 | |