| 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 | $17.32 | 9.662% | $18.9935 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.43 | 11.388% | $222.1411 | $222.14 | $222.15 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.98 | 10.593% | $84.0286 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.39 | 6.293% | $116.2739 | $116.27 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.53 | 5.348% | $24.7884 | $24.79 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.73 | 9.693% | $188.3758 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.57 | 5.416% | $200.8913 | $200.89 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.95 | $855.4926 | $855.49 | $855.55 | $855.50 | |