| 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 | $17.75 | 8.510% | $19.2605 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.91 | 5.541% | $51.6201 | $51.62 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.31 | 8.692% | $87.2905 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.55 | 5.840% | $63.0277 | $63.03 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.92 | 7.409% | $82.619 | $82.62 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.82 | 6.455% | $72.1978 | $72.20 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.46 | 3.292% | $161.6107 | $161.61 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.72 | $537.6263 | $537.63 | $537.60 | $537.60 | |