| 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 | $16.95 | 12.618% | $19.0888 | $19.09 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.68 | 7.654% | $50.2529 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.48 | 7.762% | $20.992 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.74 | 4.311% | $187.4886 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.85 | 9.630% | $239.9253 | $239.93 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.26 | 7.146% | $117.0677 | $117.07 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.48 | 9.567% | $6.0043 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.44 | $640.8196 | $640.82 | $640.85 | $640.90 | |