| 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 | $17.86 | 9.443% | $19.5465 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.86 | 13.216% | $17.9561 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.34 | 6.538% | $147.3847 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.43 | 9.630% | $244.9463 | $244.95 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.96 | 11.802% | $185.5466 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.41 | 7.160% | $181.5398 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.39 | 4.391% | $155.9497 | $155.95 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.25 | $952.8697 | $952.88 | $952.90 | $952.70 | |