| 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 | $16.76 | 13.270% | $18.9841 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.94 | 4.421% | $160.7457 | $160.75 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.78 | 5.545% | $164.418 | $164.42 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.66 | 3.722% | $14.1684 | $14.17 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.43 | 8.839% | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.99 | 8.191% | $93.0334 | $93.03 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.51 | 11.645% | $249.5377 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.07 | $740.5373 | $740.54 | $740.55 | $740.50 | |