| 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 | $16.54 | 5.396% | $17.4325 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.96 | 10.388% | $18.7218 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.67 | 9.747% | $186.2077 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.78 | 12.830% | $15.548 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.32 | 9.610% | $184.4956 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.39 | 3.641% | $97.8267 | $97.83 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.39 | 5.305% | $259.461 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.05 | $779.6933 | $779.70 | $779.70 | $779.60 | |