| 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 | $16.91 | 12.308% | $18.9913 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.74 | 10.577% | $59.4241 | $59.42 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.50 | 8.373% | $51.4772 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.62 | 9.330% | $135.1537 | $135.15 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.83 | 6.238% | $185.7359 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.82 | 5.725% | $35.7562 | $35.76 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.68 | 9.744% | $101.7107 | $101.71 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.10 | $588.2491 | $588.25 | $588.25 | $588.30 | |