| 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 | $17.60 | 7.873% | $18.9856 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.27 | 9.125% | $219.6359 | $219.64 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.52 | 9.273% | $80.3375 | $80.34 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.72 | 10.513% | $268.2372 | $268.24 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.31 | 5.318% | $173.048 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.48 | 13.350% | $118.4281 | $118.43 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.62 | 4.146% | $6.8945 | $6.89 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.52 | $885.5668 | $885.58 | $885.65 | $885.40 | |