| 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 | $17.54 | 11.592% | $19.5732 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.83 | 6.771% | $74.5582 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.58 | 6.700% | $175.6069 | $175.61 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.32 | 12.469% | $162.3153 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.55 | 7.763% | $176.2464 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.81 | 8.186% | $7.3675 | $7.37 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.42 | 3.141% | $15.9043 | $15.90 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.05 | $631.5718 | $631.58 | $631.50 | $631.60 | |