| 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 | $17.86 | 6.156% | $18.9595 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.68 | 13.430% | $75.6351 | $75.64 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.76 | 8.267% | $244.4236 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.27 | 8.407% | $190.0049 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.83 | 11.316% | $16.5082 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.56 | 9.716% | $44.5008 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.58 | 7.745% | $16.7867 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.54 | $606.8188 | $606.82 | $606.80 | $606.80 | |