| 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 | $17.83 | 6.485% | $18.9863 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.99 | 6.686% | $226.1637 | $226.16 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.78 | 6.581% | $111.6756 | $111.68 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.65 | 8.840% | $27.9175 | $27.92 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.83 | 12.539% | $142.7332 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.82 | 3.809% | $37.1844 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.77 | 11.803% | $33.2838 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.67 | $597.9445 | $597.94 | $598.00 | $598.00 | |