| 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 | $17.84 | 9.389% | $19.515 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.66 | 4.113% | $173.5147 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.62 | 10.367% | $83.4595 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.56 | 10.678% | $227.5097 | $227.51 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.90 | 12.652% | $79.8703 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.95 | 8.859% | $27.1603 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.57 | 3.147% | $74.8538 | $74.85 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.10 | $685.8833 | $685.88 | $685.80 | $686.00 | |