| 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 | $17.33 | 3.125% | $17.8716 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.39 | 9.530% | $37.6674 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.39 | 8.789% | $262.6058 | $262.61 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.52 | 5.455% | $200.9129 | $200.91 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.46 | 7.582% | $30.6178 | $30.62 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.69 | 9.445% | $7.3219 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.46 | 6.406% | $26.0269 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.24 | $583.0243 | $583.03 | $582.95 | $583.00 | |