| 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 | $17.98 | 8.329% | $19.4776 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.27 | 8.362% | $15.4633 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.77 | 4.753% | $195.6472 | $195.65 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.53 | 8.259% | $205.1833 | $205.18 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.35 | 9.788% | $249.603 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.95 | 12.552% | $101.2405 | $101.24 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.89 | 12.408% | $88.6787 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.74 | $875.2936 | $875.29 | $875.35 | $875.30 | |