| 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 | $17.70 | 10.272% | $19.5181 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.68 | 5.665% | $86.3072 | $86.31 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.53 | 3.250% | $10.8722 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.35 | 8.735% | $192.8415 | $192.84 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.51 | 12.483% | $217.6659 | $217.67 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.29 | 12.310% | $43.0035 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.50 | 10.287% | $6.0658 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.56 | $576.2742 | $576.28 | $576.20 | $576.30 | |