| 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 | $18.33 | 7.703% | $19.742 | $19.74 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.69 | 4.774% | $31.1074 | $31.11 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.81 | 10.140% | $6.3991 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.25 | 11.362% | $263.0927 | $263.09 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.50 | 13.386% | $96.945 | $96.95 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.29 | 4.284% | $32.6305 | $32.63 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.96 | 10.867% | $87.5406 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.83 | $537.4573 | $537.46 | $537.50 | $537.30 | |