| 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 | $17.30 | 10.106% | $19.0483 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.47 | 8.317% | $140.238 | $140.24 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.95 | 11.688% | $196.515 | $196.52 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.60 | 3.692% | $44.1728 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.65 | 8.450% | $77.7044 | $77.70 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.29 | 8.167% | $71.7039 | $71.70 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.34 | 4.551% | $89.2238 | $89.22 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.60 | $638.6062 | $638.60 | $638.55 | $638.50 | |