| 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 | $17.69 | 7.148% | $18.9545 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.28 | 3.666% | $50.0499 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.71 | 5.242% | $257.5377 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.37 | 5.347% | $65.7049 | $65.70 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.45 | 9.615% | $28.9932 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.59 | 10.874% | $179.1613 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.76 | 9.513% | $144.2943 | $144.29 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.85 | $744.6958 | $744.68 | $744.70 | $744.70 | |