| 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 | $17.70 | 8.350% | $19.178 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.42 | 12.163% | $48.7012 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.89 | 7.453% | $265.2907 | $265.29 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.33 | 9.197% | $140.1325 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.80 | 4.456% | $60.3756 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.33 | 12.469% | $158.9524 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.47 | 7.484% | $27.3762 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.94 | $720.0066 | $720.01 | $720.10 | $720.10 | |