| 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 | $18.35 | 3.473% | $18.9873 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.30 | 12.325% | $203.6452 | $203.65 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.71 | 9.777% | $129.2185 | $129.22 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.33 | 11.470% | $184.2934 | $184.29 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.57 | 5.266% | $11.1266 | $11.13 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.63 | 12.865% | $256.9146 | $256.91 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.62 | 4.185% | $184.0115 | $184.01 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.51 | $988.1971 | $988.20 | $988.20 | $988.10 | |