| 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 | $17.66 | 7.309% | $18.9508 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.61 | 6.798% | $177.9361 | $177.94 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.92 | 9.778% | $94.3213 | $94.32 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.63 | 13.456% | $199.2628 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.87 | 6.345% | $185.9655 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.84 | 10.153% | $200.3022 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.72 | 9.231% | $220.3408 | $220.34 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.25 | $1,097.0795 | $1,097.08 | $1,097.05 | $1,097.10 | |