| 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 | $17.36 | 9.785% | $19.0587 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.97 | 7.196% | $14.9753 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.73 | 3.747% | $47.4435 | $47.44 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.73 | 6.343% | $171.9885 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.94 | 5.732% | $100.382 | $100.38 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.75 | 5.316% | $120.8501 | $120.85 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.94 | 11.495% | $79.0946 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.42 | $553.7927 | $553.79 | $553.85 | $553.90 | |