| 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 | $17.88 | 7.750% | $19.2657 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.70 | 5.826% | $181.7032 | $181.70 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.51 | 12.727% | $79.4838 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.71 | 13.441% | $73.4077 | $73.41 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.85 | 5.141% | $98.6748 | $98.67 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.87 | 10.780% | $60.785 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.95 | 5.677% | $197.5632 | $197.56 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.47 | $710.8834 | $710.88 | $710.85 | $711.00 | |