| 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 | $16.52 | 5.483% | $17.4258 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.89 | 6.300% | $193.3491 | $193.35 | $193.35 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.37 | 13.657% | $241.3734 | $241.37 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.49 | 11.470% | $45.1342 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.46 | 10.853% | $190.0686 | $190.07 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.73 | 10.633% | $55.0178 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.84 | 9.609% | $146.7007 | $146.70 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.30 | $889.0696 | $889.07 | $889.05 | $889.00 | |