| 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 | $18.41 | 6.810% | $19.6637 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.40 | 12.494% | $8.3246 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.90 | 12.484% | $171.988 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.67 | 5.549% | $138.9764 | $138.98 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.25 | 5.130% | $152.7013 | $152.70 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.83 | 3.236% | $81.3809 | $81.38 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.32 | 7.614% | $53.0752 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.78 | $626.1101 | $626.11 | $626.15 | $626.20 | |