| 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 | $18.47 | 5.424% | $19.4718 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.55 | 13.295% | $51.6059 | $51.61 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.63 | 11.249% | $155.337 | $155.34 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.67 | 5.616% | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.56 | 13.601% | $121.0532 | $121.05 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.58 | 12.359% | $47.8425 | $47.84 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.82 | 12.593% | $146.1682 | $146.17 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.28 | $558.0286 | $558.03 | $558.00 | $558.10 | |