| 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 | $18.25 | 6.735% | $19.4791 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.38 | 5.655% | $160.9971 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.70 | 13.730% | $69.0341 | $69.03 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.96 | 3.587% | $148.088 | $148.09 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.60 | 13.701% | $88.232 | $88.23 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.59 | 10.873% | $46.1121 | $46.11 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.86 | 9.150% | $10.7622 | $10.76 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.34 | $542.7046 | $542.70 | $542.75 | $542.70 | |