| 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 | $16.99 | 11.697% | $18.9773 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.52 | 11.141% | $111.7189 | $111.72 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.66 | 4.639% | $153.4636 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.49 | 8.292% | $157.554 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.69 | 3.385% | $176.4679 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.32 | 6.276% | $65.1684 | $65.17 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.99 | 11.511% | $152.7589 | $152.76 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.66 | $836.1090 | $836.11 | $836.05 | $836.30 | |