| 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 | $16.85 | 12.762% | $19.0004 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.56 | 12.193% | $24.1888 | $24.19 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.45 | 7.789% | $158.9349 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.88 | 6.108% | $107.0418 | $107.04 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.76 | 11.594% | $157.0797 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.76 | 6.308% | $64.5927 | $64.59 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.96 | 7.475% | $84.8623 | $84.86 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.22 | $615.7006 | $615.69 | $615.75 | $615.70 | |