| 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 | $17.81 | 9.235% | $19.4548 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.42 | 12.298% | $86.9411 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.40 | 10.774% | $122.2945 | $122.29 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.97 | 11.720% | $41.3029 | $41.30 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.39 | 10.287% | $173.5807 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.59 | 7.420% | $48.9728 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.31 | 9.444% | $17.8503 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $461.89 | $510.3971 | $510.38 | $510.40 | $510.50 | |