| 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 | $17.38 | 9.337% | $19.0028 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.55 | 13.830% | $164.5413 | $164.54 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.84 | 4.774% | $190.521 | $190.52 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.69 | 6.567% | $218.132 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.66 | 12.507% | $74.9972 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.93 | 5.841% | $88.8324 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.37 | 3.657% | $65.6874 | $65.69 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.42 | $821.7141 | $821.71 | $821.75 | $821.60 | |