| 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 | $16.95 | 12.451% | $19.0604 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.90 | 5.486% | $79.009 | $79.01 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.43 | 5.344% | $186.9119 | $186.91 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.54 | 7.626% | $39.3265 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.47 | 3.763% | $197.6374 | $197.64 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.44 | 6.802% | $201.2577 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.85 | 13.574% | $86.1459 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.58 | $809.3488 | $809.36 | $809.35 | $809.30 | |