| 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 | $17.57 | 11.135% | $19.5264 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.95 | 12.236% | $77.3867 | $77.39 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.49 | 3.856% | $226.915 | $226.92 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.30 | 11.228% | $136.0318 | $136.03 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.32 | 11.350% | $18.1723 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.75 | 10.367% | $35.0415 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.34 | 6.135% | $25.8333 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.72 | $538.9070 | $538.91 | $538.95 | $538.80 | |