| 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 | $17.51 | 8.386% | $18.9784 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.62 | 12.468% | $255.9997 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.55 | 10.389% | $34.8277 | $34.83 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.86 | 7.182% | $145.6175 | $145.62 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.82 | 9.327% | $171.4466 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.82 | 12.394% | $230.2054 | $230.21 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.62 | 6.236% | $135.5784 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.80 | $992.6537 | $992.67 | $992.70 | $992.60 | |