| 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 | $17.98 | 8.505% | $19.5092 | $19.51 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.41 | 4.647% | $48.5667 | $48.57 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.26 | 7.306% | $222.4024 | $222.40 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.97 | 12.398% | $256.2337 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.68 | 11.724% | $122.5389 | $122.54 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.86 | 8.726% | $240.1322 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.76 | 8.661% | $262.6988 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.92 | $1,172.0819 | $1,172.08 | $1,172.10 | $1,172.00 | |