| 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 | $17.93 | 8.651% | $19.4811 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.39 | 13.525% | $79.9102 | $79.91 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.52 | 7.784% | $56.6082 | $56.61 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.79 | 4.119% | $130.9713 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.57 | 8.376% | $213.0347 | $213.03 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.90 | 4.416% | $10.3372 | $10.34 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.72 | 11.326% | $94.3154 | $94.32 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.82 | $604.6581 | $604.66 | $604.65 | $604.60 | |