| 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 | $18.28 | 6.666% | $19.4985 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.81 | 12.497% | $162.9069 | $162.91 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.75 | 9.300% | $144.0028 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.42 | 8.514% | $214.2283 | $214.23 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.70 | 3.380% | $238.4977 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.57 | 9.229% | $114.2208 | $114.22 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.67 | 3.733% | $102.3534 | $102.35 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.20 | $995.7084 | $995.71 | $995.70 | $995.70 | |