| 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 | $17.44 | 8.825% | $18.9791 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.87 | 9.324% | $122.3008 | $122.30 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.27 | 8.718% | $126.4064 | $126.41 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.58 | 10.316% | $168.3202 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.60 | 3.429% | $32.6836 | $32.68 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.60 | 8.708% | $140.8856 | $140.89 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.26 | 13.872% | $277.005 | $277.01 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.62 | $886.5807 | $886.59 | $886.60 | $886.60 | |