| 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 | $16.99 | 11.709% | $18.9794 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.73 | 5.610% | $203.5422 | $203.54 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.63 | 6.348% | $76.1771 | $76.18 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.84 | 3.865% | $242.8779 | $242.88 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.34 | 9.195% | $189.2786 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.88 | 12.351% | $34.694 | $34.69 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.85 | 10.602% | $83.8916 | $83.89 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.26 | $849.4408 | $849.44 | $849.55 | $849.50 | |