| 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 | $16.75 | 5.640% | $17.6947 | $17.69 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.40 | 5.142% | $86.637 | $86.64 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.44 | 10.850% | $142.3757 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.87 | 10.764% | $39.731 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.86 | 10.471% | $65.0232 | $65.02 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.63 | 10.195% | $129.6224 | $129.62 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.34 | 5.142% | $117.0651 | $117.07 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.29 | $598.1491 | $598.15 | $598.15 | $598.10 | |