| 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 | $17.78 | 6.753% | $18.9807 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.45 | 8.833% | $36.4046 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.37 | 9.576% | $191.0677 | $191.07 | $191.05 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.62 | 10.821% | $174.6761 | $174.68 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.92 | 9.569% | $43.7399 | $43.74 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.38 | 7.577% | $257.5178 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.77 | 3.804% | $114.9837 | $114.98 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.29 | $837.3705 | $837.37 | $837.40 | $837.40 | |