| 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 | $16.88 | 12.490% | $18.9883 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.54 | 6.356% | $103.7396 | $103.74 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.38 | 7.163% | $225.4495 | $225.45 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.77 | 3.361% | $93.8208 | $93.82 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.30 | 10.211% | $62.0488 | $62.05 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.53 | 3.394% | $35.7019 | $35.70 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.77 | 11.148% | $247.6044 | $247.60 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.17 | $787.3533 | $787.35 | $787.35 | $787.20 | |