| 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 | $17.33 | 9.464% | $18.9701 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.58 | 9.270% | $25.7659 | $25.77 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.40 | 12.109% | $96.8622 | $96.86 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.33 | 4.832% | $76.8733 | $76.87 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.75 | 4.676% | $178.7343 | $178.73 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.61 | 13.203% | $236.1528 | $236.15 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.79 | 10.150% | $83.4827 | $83.48 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.79 | $716.8413 | $716.83 | $716.80 | $717.00 | |