| 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 | $17.41 | 12.490% | $19.5845 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.79 | 13.611% | $45.2058 | $45.21 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.99 | 4.264% | $36.482 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.86 | 11.329% | $153.4782 | $153.48 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.87 | 3.681% | $19.5646 | $19.56 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.78 | 10.860% | $234.7793 | $234.78 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.26 | 7.635% | $40.1048 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.96 | $549.1992 | $549.19 | $549.25 | $549.30 | |