| 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 | $17.56 | 8.131% | $18.9878 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.77 | 10.262% | $268.7857 | $268.79 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.53 | 8.369% | $186.969 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.74 | 8.488% | $102.7815 | $102.78 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.93 | 12.652% | $147.4953 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.77 | 6.652% | $259.9856 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.50 | 7.775% | $24.2494 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.80 | $1,009.2543 | $1,009.27 | $1,009.30 | $1,009.30 | |