| 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 | $17.49 | 8.474% | $18.9721 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.56 | 8.144% | $171.4731 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.68 | 3.798% | $174.0485 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.39 | 13.349% | $28.7793 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.66 | 8.817% | $89.9481 | $89.95 | $89.95 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.84 | 7.648% | $27.8162 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.36 | 7.759% | $159.8713 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.98 | $670.9086 | $670.91 | $670.85 | $670.90 | |