| 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 | $62.57 | 10.587% | $69.1943 | $69.19 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.41 | 10.169% | $16.977 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.34 | 11.347% | $181.8742 | $181.87 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.31 | 11.470% | $25.9837 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.66 | 9.499% | $24.8125 | $24.81 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.40 | 3.425% | $149.3457 | $149.35 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.70 | 9.869% | $130.4145 | $130.41 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.39 | $598.6019 | $598.59 | $598.60 | $598.60 | |