| 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 | $17.33 | 11.781% | $19.3716 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.69 | 11.687% | $72.2503 | $72.25 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.99 | 13.135% | $46.374 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.50 | 13.810% | $249.813 | $249.81 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.38 | 12.140% | $71.0743 | $71.07 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.67 | 7.162% | $142.1718 | $142.17 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.85 | 12.711% | $84.3642 | $84.36 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.41 | $685.4192 | $685.40 | $685.30 | $685.60 | |