| 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 | $18.50 | 5.287% | $19.4781 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.29 | 11.786% | $274.1999 | $274.20 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.96 | 5.322% | $187.431 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.78 | 11.390% | $192.4596 | $192.46 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.70 | 9.216% | $128.5472 | $128.55 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.85 | 12.815% | $116.0302 | $116.03 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.46 | 10.631% | $74.6317 | $74.63 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.54 | $992.7777 | $992.78 | $992.85 | $992.70 | |