| 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 | $17.54 | 8.128% | $18.9657 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.82 | 6.713% | $23.2848 | $23.28 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.59 | 11.687% | $48.6844 | $48.68 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.25 | 7.234% | $247.9786 | $247.98 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.84 | 9.571% | $224.4452 | $224.45 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.95 | 3.604% | $107.6964 | $107.70 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.82 | 10.368% | $96.9252 | $96.93 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.81 | $767.9803 | $767.99 | $768.05 | $768.00 | |