| 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 | $17.46 | 8.689% | $18.9771 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.41 | 5.414% | $77.3844 | $77.38 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.86 | 9.217% | $149.4744 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.99 | 6.790% | $170.8533 | $170.85 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.39 | 7.390% | $61.6311 | $61.63 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.45 | 13.263% | $117.1706 | $117.17 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.42 | 11.643% | $64.1054 | $64.11 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.98 | $659.5963 | $659.59 | $659.60 | $659.70 | |