| 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 | $16.70 | 13.643% | $18.9784 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.68 | 9.650% | $39.1231 | $39.12 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.73 | 11.212% | $95.342 | $95.34 | $95.35 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.77 | 8.502% | $208.0743 | $208.07 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.36 | 6.320% | $225.7812 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.59 | 9.846% | $135.7587 | $135.76 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.80 | 4.384% | $168.8933 | $168.89 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.63 | $891.9510 | $891.94 | $891.95 | $892.00 | |