| 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 | $16.89 | 12.533% | $19.0068 | $19.01 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.97 | 10.768% | $198.2415 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.37 | 5.201% | $117.1624 | $117.16 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.71 | 6.530% | $95.5681 | $95.57 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.51 | 12.797% | $225.0413 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.38 | 8.573% | $238.1874 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.69 | 12.871% | $259.2534 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.52 | $1,152.4609 | $1,152.46 | $1,152.45 | $1,152.50 | |