| 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 | $17.57 | 9.651% | $19.2657 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.55 | 5.241% | $56.3566 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.96 | 6.235% | $56.2621 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.46 | 8.613% | $161.2469 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.82 | 12.752% | $210.6433 | $210.64 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.86 | 7.730% | $78.4921 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.73 | 6.308% | $157.0488 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.95 | $739.3155 | $739.32 | $739.30 | $739.30 | |