| 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 | $17.66 | 10.301% | $19.4792 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.47 | 12.490% | $81.5215 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.88 | 4.700% | $239.6374 | $239.64 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.51 | 9.315% | $229.0259 | $229.03 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.72 | 9.352% | $233.7071 | $233.71 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.52 | 12.390% | $152.3109 | $152.31 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.87 | 7.624% | $167.7535 | $167.75 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.63 | $1,123.4355 | $1,123.44 | $1,123.45 | $1,123.40 | |