| 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 | $17.84 | 6.465% | $18.9934 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.85 | 5.194% | $237.5806 | $237.58 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.92 | 9.261% | $175.8228 | $175.82 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.90 | 4.389% | $86.5385 | $86.54 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.51 | 4.122% | $118.1889 | $118.19 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.76 | 11.107% | $264.168 | $264.17 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.61 | 8.572% | $271.0066 | $271.01 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.39 | $1,172.2988 | $1,172.30 | $1,172.30 | $1,172.30 | |