| 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 | $17.48 | 8.545% | $18.9737 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.25 | 8.256% | $130.1778 | $130.18 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.93 | 3.705% | $122.2993 | $122.30 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.33 | 13.476% | $213.7094 | $213.71 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.47 | 8.426% | $247.7209 | $247.72 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.61 | 8.147% | $104.4808 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.81 | 12.454% | $190.9581 | $190.96 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.88 | $1,028.3200 | $1,028.32 | $1,028.30 | $1,028.40 | |