| 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 | $17.95 | 5.637% | $18.9618 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.63 | 9.716% | $159.7794 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.90 | 10.745% | $211.4122 | $211.41 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.96 | 12.238% | $104.3364 | $104.34 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.32 | 3.848% | $253.7214 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.47 | 4.105% | $230.5613 | $230.56 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.38 | 11.727% | $190.3605 | $190.36 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.61 | $1,169.1330 | $1,169.13 | $1,169.10 | $1,169.20 | |