| 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 | $17.93 | 8.709% | $19.4915 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.49 | 6.784% | $35.762 | $35.76 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.76 | 11.335% | $95.4809 | $95.48 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.89 | 5.873% | $123.7549 | $123.75 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.30 | 9.270% | $266.9466 | $266.95 | $266.95 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.34 | 7.430% | $47.6345 | $47.63 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.90 | 8.131% | $248.5932 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.61 | $837.6636 | $837.65 | $837.70 | $837.70 | |