| 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 | $18.36 | 3.417% | $18.9874 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.43 | 12.800% | $107.645 | $107.65 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.60 | 12.441% | $218.8102 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.66 | 5.269% | $39.6443 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.59 | 12.787% | $27.7343 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.84 | 10.794% | $79.5944 | $79.59 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.58 | 6.301% | $60.1451 | $60.15 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.06 | $552.5607 | $552.56 | $552.60 | $552.40 | |