| 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 | $18.43 | 5.737% | $19.4873 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.59 | 7.291% | $217.3608 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.31 | 8.403% | $11.1763 | $11.18 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.77 | 12.617% | $114.6103 | $114.61 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.88 | 13.591% | $30.5333 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.49 | 6.228% | $255.4677 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.41 | 11.462% | $253.4757 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.88 | $902.1114 | $902.12 | $902.15 | $902.20 | |