| 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 | $18.44 | 5.689% | $19.4891 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.31 | 12.509% | $256.8693 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.99 | 13.686% | $95.4849 | $95.48 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.75 | 9.270% | $145.0559 | $145.06 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.60 | 4.765% | $255.2075 | $255.21 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.78 | 6.349% | $146.5277 | $146.53 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.25 | 6.397% | $198.1644 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.12 | $1,116.7988 | $1,116.80 | $1,116.80 | $1,116.90 | |