| 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 | $16.83 | 12.813% | $18.9864 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.63 | 6.215% | $253.4609 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.86 | 10.381% | $41.7902 | $41.79 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.51 | 13.824% | $252.1315 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.30 | 13.143% | $161.0025 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.50 | 8.666% | $101.6027 | $101.60 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.26 | 10.246% | $237.3155 | $237.32 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.89 | $1,066.2897 | $1,066.29 | $1,066.30 | $1,066.30 | |