| 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 | $17.84 | 7.416% | $19.163 | $19.16 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.48 | 8.735% | $174.4979 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.37 | 4.326% | $18.1214 | $18.12 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.38 | 4.164% | $36.8532 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.82 | 10.590% | $120.344 | $120.34 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.97 | 5.836% | $160.839 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.90 | 12.228% | $170.4743 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.76 | $700.2928 | $700.28 | $700.25 | $700.30 | |