| 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 | $16.75 | 13.343% | $18.985 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.76 | 3.513% | $105.3348 | $105.33 | $105.35 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.43 | 4.416% | $129.9248 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.49 | 4.308% | $184.0932 | $184.09 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.93 | 5.835% | $223.2378 | $223.24 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.29 | 8.722% | $88.3801 | $88.38 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.40 | 9.435% | $63.91 | $63.91 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.05 | $813.8657 | $813.86 | $813.90 | $813.80 | |