| 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 | $16.60 | 5.374% | $17.4921 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.92 | 5.236% | $19.9107 | $19.91 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.88 | 8.220% | $100.5147 | $100.51 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.61 | 10.853% | $50.5601 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.54 | 6.782% | $189.5808 | $189.58 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.55 | 8.622% | $124.4265 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.44 | 3.470% | $5.6288 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $471.54 | $508.1137 | $508.11 | $508.15 | $508.10 | |