| 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 | $17.77 | 6.860% | $18.989 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.85 | 4.151% | $25.8815 | $25.88 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.70 | 5.376% | $148.264 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.52 | 7.327% | $42.4156 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.57 | 4.796% | $69.7627 | $69.76 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.74 | 13.273% | $244.3752 | $244.38 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.75 | 7.310% | $254.0564 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.90 | $803.7444 | $803.75 | $803.75 | $803.90 | |