| 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 | $17.39 | 9.114% | $18.9749 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.99 | 3.217% | $168.2334 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.55 | 8.257% | $131.5864 | $131.59 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.71 | 3.825% | $113.9064 | $113.91 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.86 | 8.111% | $226.8817 | $226.88 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.33 | 7.332% | $38.9937 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.42 | 13.420% | $158.1302 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.25 | $856.7067 | $856.70 | $856.75 | $856.70 | |