| 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 | $19.38 | 5.688% | $20.4823 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.29 | 8.717% | $226.4466 | $226.45 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.29 | 5.717% | $233.9411 | $233.94 | $233.95 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.78 | 13.617% | $84.9628 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.74 | 12.581% | $221.4919 | $221.49 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.25 | 3.107% | $222.9689 | $222.97 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.25 | 4.404% | $252.9187 | $252.92 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.98 | $1,263.2123 | $1,263.21 | $1,263.20 | $1,263.20 | |