| 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 | $17.70 | 7.208% | $18.9758 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.77 | 3.808% | $136.7878 | $136.79 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.33 | 4.700% | $76.7765 | $76.78 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.37 | 10.564% | $65.6418 | $65.64 | $65.65 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.84 | 13.787% | $155.7061 | $155.71 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.36 | 11.688% | $175.7522 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.66 | 13.254% | $212.5325 | $212.53 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.03 | $842.1727 | $842.18 | $842.25 | $842.20 | |