| 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 | $17.32 | 9.587% | $18.9805 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.47 | 4.379% | $204.0296 | $204.03 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.40 | 7.268% | $75.5167 | $75.52 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.54 | 3.130% | $61.4036 | $61.40 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.26 | 6.209% | $251.9915 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.73 | 3.803% | $204.2116 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.53 | 9.393% | $173.4207 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.25 | $989.5542 | $989.55 | $989.55 | $989.50 | |