| 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 | $17.83 | 9.209% | $19.472 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.95 | 5.161% | $87.231 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.99 | 6.210% | $24.4177 | $24.42 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.98 | 12.713% | $63.0967 | $63.10 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.52 | 7.289% | $255.9057 | $255.91 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.89 | 10.664% | $248.8723 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.31 | 6.345% | $187.4969 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.47 | $886.4923 | $886.50 | $886.45 | $886.50 | |