| 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 | $17.92 | 7.389% | $19.2441 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.82 | 13.538% | $79.2722 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.60 | 13.103% | $175.9883 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.71 | 13.212% | $106.091 | $106.09 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.42 | 13.793% | $60.7882 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.58 | 7.670% | $170.7431 | $170.74 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.64 | 5.578% | $72.4687 | $72.47 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.69 | $684.5956 | $684.59 | $684.60 | $684.60 | |