| 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 | $17.62 | 7.570% | $18.9538 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.65 | 13.382% | $228.6348 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.60 | 4.637% | $64.4564 | $64.46 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.38 | 12.536% | $29.687 | $29.69 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.94 | 9.323% | $225.1398 | $225.14 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.67 | 3.453% | $247.9458 | $247.95 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.26 | 8.613% | $234.8865 | $234.89 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.12 | $1,049.7041 | $1,049.71 | $1,049.75 | $1,049.70 | |