| 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 | 9.523% | $19.4732 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.46 | 11.770% | $36.2805 | $36.28 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.72 | 7.190% | $52.223 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.47 | 7.774% | $17.7504 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.53 | 5.783% | $161.3508 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.89 | 3.741% | $228.1161 | $228.12 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.27 | 5.524% | $253.5425 | $253.54 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.12 | $768.7365 | $768.73 | $768.70 | $768.80 | |