| 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 | $17.46 | 8.768% | $18.9909 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.35 | 6.351% | $133.311 | $133.31 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.56 | 9.725% | $211.2865 | $211.29 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.85 | 4.662% | $127.5306 | $127.53 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.60 | 4.240% | $219.5294 | $219.53 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.34 | 4.679% | $217.0414 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.33 | 13.678% | $58.3509 | $58.35 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.49 | $986.0407 | $986.04 | $986.10 | $986.00 | |