| 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 | $17.60 | 7.703% | $18.9557 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.35 | 6.214% | $47.1059 | $47.11 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.38 | 3.536% | $16.9592 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.61 | 8.367% | $178.3829 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.26 | 8.197% | $143.1014 | $143.10 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.72 | 13.478% | $49.6126 | $49.61 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.56 | 3.393% | $186.6864 | $186.69 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.48 | $640.8041 | $640.81 | $640.80 | $640.90 | |