| 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 | $17.95 | 5.804% | $18.9918 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.88 | 6.670% | $118.2757 | $118.28 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.43 | 3.342% | $236.0641 | $236.06 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.92 | 8.566% | $196.4176 | $196.42 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.55 | 6.384% | $216.5446 | $216.54 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.65 | 9.465% | $237.1559 | $237.16 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.30 | 11.245% | $277.3338 | $277.33 | $277.35 | $277.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.68 | $1,300.7835 | $1,300.78 | $1,300.80 | $1,300.80 | |