| 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 | $16.59 | 6.845% | $17.7256 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.77 | 9.336% | $200.9268 | $200.93 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.98 | 4.442% | $130.5316 | $130.53 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.91 | 12.377% | $26.8693 | $26.87 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.93 | 12.544% | $200.2495 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.36 | 3.691% | $150.7252 | $150.73 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.65 | 7.358% | $258.357 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.19 | $985.3850 | $985.40 | $985.45 | $985.30 | |