| 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 | $17.74 | 6.833% | $18.9522 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.86 | 7.429% | $160.9931 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.84 | 9.595% | $167.505 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.98 | 13.455% | $250.7129 | $250.71 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.42 | 12.159% | $108.1437 | $108.14 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.88 | 10.767% | $121.7108 | $121.71 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.59 | 9.630% | $100.4101 | $100.41 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.31 | $928.4278 | $928.42 | $928.40 | $928.40 | |