| 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 | $18.59 | 4.655% | $19.4554 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.66 | 6.133% | $74.9936 | $74.99 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.48 | 3.719% | $185.1177 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.29 | 3.775% | $165.3032 | $165.30 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.82 | 5.439% | $257.0814 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.26 | 10.313% | $43.3089 | $43.31 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.29 | 6.478% | $246.273 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.39 | $991.5332 | $991.53 | $991.50 | $991.60 | |