| 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 | $17.44 | 10.517% | $19.2742 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.43 | 9.476% | $58.493 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.85 | 8.455% | $30.2047 | $30.20 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.33 | 8.365% | $17.696 | $17.70 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.91 | 8.616% | $230.1682 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.36 | 12.304% | $157.6299 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.36 | 6.273% | $84.3383 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.68 | $597.8043 | $597.80 | $597.80 | $597.80 | |