| 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 | $18.30 | 6.422% | $19.4752 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.58 | 8.146% | $6.0345 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.55 | 8.181% | $185.5845 | $185.58 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.50 | 11.382% | $39.5406 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.95 | 10.741% | $147.2302 | $147.23 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.73 | 9.657% | $245.3356 | $245.34 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.89 | 8.102% | $130.6845 | $130.68 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.50 | $773.8851 | $773.88 | $774.00 | $773.80 | |