| 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 | $17.70 | 7.245% | $18.9824 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.53 | 4.313% | $155.9792 | $155.98 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.95 | 11.798% | $240.3098 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.40 | 11.224% | $182.8523 | $182.85 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.41 | 6.197% | $19.5509 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.61 | 11.799% | $16.3338 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.77 | 3.663% | $75.4356 | $75.44 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.37 | $709.4440 | $709.44 | $709.50 | $709.50 | |