| 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 | $18.64 | 4.588% | $19.4952 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.77 | 5.340% | $12.3985 | $12.40 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.53 | 8.543% | $27.711 | $27.71 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.48 | 5.389% | $178.6133 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.62 | 4.331% | $256.2578 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.63 | 11.513% | $125.5971 | $125.60 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.56 | 11.465% | $245.8472 | $245.85 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.23 | $865.9201 | $865.93 | $865.90 | $865.90 | |