| 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 | $17.28 | 9.843% | $18.9809 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.53 | 5.636% | $41.7579 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.64 | 7.441% | $237.0578 | $237.06 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.54 | 4.623% | $130.2975 | $130.30 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.97 | 4.680% | $120.3506 | $120.35 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.36 | 9.194% | $25.5077 | $25.51 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.46 | 12.800% | $164.0789 | $164.08 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.78 | $738.0313 | $738.04 | $738.05 | $738.20 | |