| 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 | $17.70 | 7.113% | $18.959 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.33 | 8.464% | $178.2389 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.57 | 4.651% | $119.8987 | $119.90 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.78 | 11.714% | $158.3881 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.91 | 10.843% | $269.2487 | $269.25 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.53 | 5.233% | $58.4359 | $58.44 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.53 | 3.160% | $54.1899 | $54.19 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.35 | $857.3592 | $857.37 | $857.40 | $857.30 | |