| 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 | $16.75 | 13.203% | $18.9615 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.51 | 11.528% | $36.2578 | $36.26 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.82 | 10.443% | $78.2157 | $78.22 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.82 | 5.376% | $63.0359 | $63.04 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.50 | 9.756% | $139.9389 | $139.94 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.67 | 7.699% | $215.0426 | $215.04 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.68 | 9.392% | $244.688 | $244.69 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.75 | $796.1404 | $796.15 | $796.15 | $796.10 | |