| 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 | $17.51 | 8.367% | $18.9751 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.34 | 4.318% | $138.0544 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.58 | 4.498% | $54.945 | $54.95 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.94 | 6.440% | $104.2473 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.77 | 7.266% | $123.1092 | $123.11 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.30 | 11.417% | $276.6484 | $276.65 | $276.65 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.88 | 6.193% | $235.621 | $235.62 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.32 | $951.6004 | $951.61 | $951.60 | $951.50 | |