| 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 | $17.98 | 5.639% | $18.9939 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.78 | 5.142% | $235.2868 | $235.29 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.38 | 13.534% | $50.3864 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.87 | 5.253% | $137.7446 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.91 | 5.636% | $227.0223 | $227.02 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.38 | 7.267% | $98.0206 | $98.02 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.60 | 12.798% | $6.3167 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.90 | $773.7713 | $773.77 | $773.75 | $773.70 | |