| 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 | $17.97 | 8.535% | $19.5037 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.82 | 5.725% | $16.7257 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.68 | 10.185% | $256.3785 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.28 | 9.176% | $231.7588 | $231.76 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.92 | 7.498% | $64.4128 | $64.41 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.61 | 3.196% | $160.5833 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.62 | 4.563% | $222.3219 | $222.32 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.90 | $971.6847 | $971.68 | $971.70 | $971.70 | |