| 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 | $17.59 | 7.854% | $18.9715 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.51 | 12.175% | $48.8073 | $48.81 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.92 | 3.221% | $124.8148 | $124.81 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.85 | 7.256% | $158.578 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.75 | 8.522% | $254.7554 | $254.76 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.76 | 6.673% | $86.1491 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.42 | 11.198% | $148.3604 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.80 | $840.4365 | $840.44 | $840.40 | $840.50 | |