| 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 | $17.87 | 6.462% | $19.0248 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.98 | 11.515% | $7.7837 | $7.78 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.53 | 8.195% | $18.9666 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.79 | 10.114% | $159.4341 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.82 | 13.629% | $31.6116 | $31.61 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.63 | 7.355% | $244.3722 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.96 | 7.480% | $49.3978 | $49.40 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.58 | $530.5908 | $530.58 | $530.55 | $530.60 | |