| 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 | $16.80 | 13.359% | $19.0443 | $19.04 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.67 | 5.813% | $35.6272 | $35.63 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.77 | 10.425% | $276.9128 | $276.91 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.92 | 9.277% | $197.7039 | $197.70 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.90 | 13.343% | $168.7677 | $168.77 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.58 | 13.447% | $245.7035 | $245.70 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.42 | 5.652% | $256.1216 | $256.12 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.06 | $1,199.8810 | $1,199.87 | $1,199.85 | $1,199.80 | |