| 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 | $17.47 | 8.632% | $18.978 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.74 | 4.737% | $68.8541 | $68.85 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.36 | 13.795% | $148.3432 | $148.34 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.61 | 9.788% | $259.7694 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.31 | 3.830% | $221.4798 | $221.48 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.40 | 9.323% | $119.5994 | $119.60 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.41 | 6.571% | $78.2338 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.30 | $915.2577 | $915.25 | $915.30 | $915.30 | |