| 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 | $16.42 | 5.535% | $17.3288 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.25 | 4.496% | $24.2953 | $24.30 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.92 | 8.750% | $46.6755 | $46.68 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.71 | 3.735% | $135.592 | $135.59 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.74 | 5.731% | $202.7286 | $202.73 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.81 | 10.415% | $89.2264 | $89.23 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.36 | 8.119% | $82.5597 | $82.56 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.21 | $598.4063 | $598.42 | $598.50 | $598.40 | |