| 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 | $17.99 | 8.167% | $19.4592 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.50 | 10.429% | $69.0181 | $69.02 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.73 | 7.795% | $198.0518 | $198.05 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.99 | 13.160% | $218.3875 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.64 | 6.791% | $75.4372 | $75.44 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.29 | 4.650% | $162.511 | $162.51 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.57 | 5.827% | $264.1124 | $264.11 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.71 | $1,006.9772 | $1,006.98 | $1,006.95 | $1,007.00 | |