| 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 | $18.54 | 6.393% | $19.7253 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.34 | 4.811% | $83.157 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.34 | 6.446% | $39.7469 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.71 | 4.390% | $5.9607 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.32 | 3.495% | $160.7484 | $160.75 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.89 | 4.788% | $94.1939 | $94.19 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.38 | 8.246% | $116.2346 | $116.23 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.52 | $519.7668 | $519.77 | $519.80 | $519.70 | |