| 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 | $18.71 | 4.159% | $19.4881 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.33 | 13.760% | $9.4762 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.69 | 10.572% | $91.432 | $91.43 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.27 | 3.573% | $174.2823 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.42 | 6.718% | $250.1683 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.97 | 12.643% | $252.2865 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.96 | 5.594% | $188.971 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.35 | $986.1044 | $986.11 | $986.15 | $986.20 | |