| 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 | $17.51 | 8.439% | $18.9877 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.71 | 9.800% | $24.9356 | $24.94 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.75 | 4.767% | $113.9341 | $113.93 | $113.95 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.83 | 4.321% | $137.5264 | $137.53 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.29 | 3.419% | $73.7274 | $73.73 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.53 | 9.550% | $103.5576 | $103.56 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.89 | 4.365% | $147.0398 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.51 | $619.7086 | $619.72 | $619.80 | $619.60 | |