| 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 | $18.67 | 4.257% | $19.4648 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.41 | 9.774% | $38.871 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.77 | 3.211% | $190.703 | $190.70 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.51 | 7.773% | $150.3541 | $150.35 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.44 | 8.118% | $57.7783 | $57.78 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.88 | 4.862% | $39.7217 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.83 | 9.517% | $48.0013 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.51 | $544.8942 | $544.88 | $544.85 | $545.00 | |