| 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 | $17.97 | 9.138% | $19.6121 | $19.61 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.76 | 10.756% | $21.8854 | $21.89 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.55 | 11.133% | $35.0625 | $35.06 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.99 | 5.517% | $6.3205 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.87 | 13.191% | $220.5753 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.25 | 3.491% | $177.2283 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.86 | 5.501% | $54.7128 | $54.71 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.25 | $535.3969 | $535.40 | $535.40 | $535.40 | |