| 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 | $16.72 | 3.731% | $17.3438 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.62 | 8.403% | $7.1763 | $7.18 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.57 | 4.712% | $160.8062 | $160.81 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.73 | 7.698% | $189.2577 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.38 | 9.558% | $253.4953 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.76 | 10.732% | $79.4613 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.68 | 12.473% | $157.1023 | $157.10 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.46 | $864.6429 | $864.65 | $864.65 | $864.70 | |