| 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 | $17.47 | 8.590% | $18.9707 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.25 | 12.603% | $79.1036 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.71 | 6.743% | $125.6472 | $125.65 | $125.65 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.87 | 6.442% | $104.1748 | $104.17 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.26 | 3.538% | $152.4701 | $152.47 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.51 | 10.723% | $134.5395 | $134.54 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.57 | 9.373% | $158.1205 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.64 | $773.0264 | $773.02 | $772.95 | $773.00 | |