| 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 | $17.31 | 9.582% | $18.9686 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.31 | 12.570% | $5.9775 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.65 | 8.248% | $215.0347 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.54 | 8.395% | $89.4692 | $89.47 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.59 | 13.480% | $182.2375 | $182.24 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.51 | 7.631% | $231.9556 | $231.96 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.72 | 3.655% | $86.78 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.63 | $830.4231 | $830.43 | $830.45 | $830.50 | |