| 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 | $16.78 | 13.143% | $18.9854 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.70 | 9.278% | $35.7339 | $35.73 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.56 | 13.132% | $58.3309 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.36 | 5.334% | $80.433 | $80.43 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.30 | 4.849% | $220.4974 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.91 | 3.412% | $111.5919 | $111.59 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.88 | 7.798% | $26.8201 | $26.82 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.49 | $552.3926 | $552.39 | $552.45 | $552.30 | |