| 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 | $17.93 | 8.745% | $19.498 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.41 | 10.208% | $158.0493 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.93 | 4.440% | $126.2993 | $126.30 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.30 | 3.448% | $248.5855 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.25 | 4.391% | $248.7116 | $248.71 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.36 | 8.241% | $17.7082 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.32 | 5.720% | $126.1451 | $126.15 | $126.15 | $126.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.50 | $944.9970 | $945.01 | $945.00 | $944.90 | |