| 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 | $16.97 | 11.846% | $18.9803 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.26 | 7.632% | $176.7963 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.74 | 5.824% | $158.4609 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.26 | 3.669% | $52.104 | $52.10 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.33 | 8.280% | $69.6565 | $69.66 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.88 | 3.243% | $53.5625 | $53.56 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.39 | 3.408% | $33.4939 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.83 | $563.0544 | $563.05 | $563.05 | $563.20 | |