| 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 | $17.81 | 6.551% | $18.9767 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.40 | 4.135% | $145.1642 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.74 | 7.423% | $38.393 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.92 | 10.720% | $81.8442 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.67 | 13.213% | $240.7701 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.67 | 10.104% | $225.3499 | $225.35 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.76 | 12.789% | $82.0653 | $82.07 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.97 | $832.5634 | $832.56 | $832.55 | $832.60 | |