| 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 | $17.67 | 7.380% | $18.974 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.60 | 4.865% | $32.0887 | $32.09 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.89 | 9.234% | $216.1632 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.62 | 6.694% | $74.2804 | $74.28 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.68 | 7.663% | $139.6174 | $139.62 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.40 | 3.532% | $42.8622 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.60 | 11.542% | $22.9777 | $22.98 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.46 | $546.9636 | $546.96 | $546.95 | $547.10 | |