| 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 | $17.37 | 9.250% | $18.9767 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.47 | 4.624% | $226.4796 | $226.48 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.56 | 5.398% | $173.4429 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.40 | 4.323% | $138.1237 | $138.12 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.37 | 9.226% | $181.7193 | $181.72 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.87 | 6.856% | $30.8493 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.72 | 13.238% | $213.7028 | $213.70 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.76 | $983.2943 | $983.29 | $983.30 | $983.20 | |