| 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 | $18.78 | 4.696% | $19.6619 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.86 | 13.289% | $61.0175 | $61.02 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.94 | 6.567% | $73.4673 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.85 | 9.257% | $80.6863 | $80.69 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.99 | 5.748% | $171.3012 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.60 | 5.114% | $13.2444 | $13.24 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.45 | 11.199% | $159.515 | $159.52 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.47 | $578.8936 | $578.90 | $578.85 | $578.90 | |