| 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 | $17.99 | 5.574% | $18.9928 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.92 | 5.137% | $133.4399 | $133.44 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.69 | 3.696% | $154.1856 | $154.19 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.46 | 9.362% | $212.6653 | $212.67 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.66 | 9.214% | $184.2003 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.61 | 8.551% | $270.9542 | $270.95 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.99 | 9.619% | $170.9947 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.32 | $1,145.4328 | $1,145.43 | $1,145.45 | $1,145.50 | |