| 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 | $18.87 | 3.357% | $19.5035 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.84 | 6.704% | $197.2317 | $197.23 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.35 | 7.366% | $159.2775 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.68 | 5.643% | $19.7341 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.81 | 12.229% | $146.8068 | $146.81 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.26 | 5.581% | $79.4603 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.99 | 9.503% | $111.6821 | $111.68 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.80 | $733.6960 | $733.69 | $733.75 | $733.70 | |