| 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 | $18.93 | 4.423% | $19.7673 | $19.77 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.97 | 8.432% | $33.5814 | $33.58 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.28 | 10.177% | $30.0563 | $30.06 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.77 | 12.403% | $12.1058 | $12.11 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.36 | 12.676% | $36.462 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.56 | 7.501% | $234.9542 | $234.95 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.35 | 11.268% | $173.9675 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.22 | $540.8945 | $540.90 | $540.85 | $541.10 | |