| 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 | $17.74 | 10.555% | $19.6125 | $19.61 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.27 | 8.759% | $27.4834 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.33 | 12.637% | $12.7618 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.96 | 12.467% | $77.5572 | $77.56 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.45 | 4.156% | $242.1106 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.74 | 12.373% | $87.3588 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.97 | 6.248% | $115.7784 | $115.78 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.46 | $582.6627 | $582.66 | $582.65 | $582.80 | |