| 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 | $17.84 | 6.423% | $18.9859 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.53 | 4.433% | $212.5525 | $212.55 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.30 | 13.193% | $85.2343 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.33 | 12.402% | $165.6019 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.37 | 3.508% | $30.4003 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.48 | 7.615% | $180.2336 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.37 | 13.401% | $254.4378 | $254.44 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.22 | $947.4463 | $947.44 | $947.50 | $947.40 | |