| 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 | 11.544% | $18.9513 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.40 | 13.830% | $237.2217 | $237.22 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.92 | 12.769% | $52.9112 | $52.91 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.84 | 8.813% | $146.7234 | $146.72 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.31 | 9.853% | $118.9818 | $118.98 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.35 | 3.494% | $25.2008 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.41 | 12.595% | $80.4041 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.22 | $680.3943 | $680.38 | $680.35 | $680.40 | |