| 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 | $18.75 | 4.112% | $19.521 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.63 | 13.516% | $164.1782 | $164.18 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.88 | 5.522% | $208.8069 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.46 | 13.603% | $58.4601 | $58.46 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.27 | 9.608% | $121.9608 | $121.96 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.70 | 7.198% | $9.3262 | $9.33 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.81 | 13.184% | $105.0461 | $105.05 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.50 | $687.2993 | $687.31 | $687.30 | $687.30 | |