| 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 | $16.75 | 13.212% | $18.963 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.43 | 10.172% | $270.3951 | $270.40 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.89 | 10.584% | $162.4368 | $162.44 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.31 | 12.118% | $55.2854 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.62 | 7.475% | $27.5351 | $27.54 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.95 | 3.641% | $136.7543 | $136.75 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.69 | 8.254% | $57.039 | $57.04 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.64 | $728.4087 | $728.42 | $728.45 | $728.40 | |