| 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 | $16.89 | 12.771% | $19.047 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.40 | 13.669% | $51.6057 | $51.61 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.54 | 4.410% | $88.2682 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.29 | 3.293% | $41.6167 | $41.62 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.45 | 9.237% | $159.9776 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.68 | 10.401% | $66.9913 | $66.99 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.89 | 3.471% | $153.0233 | $153.02 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.14 | $580.5298 | $580.54 | $580.50 | $580.50 | |