| 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 | $16.30 | 5.790% | $17.2438 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.47 | 12.604% | $8.4115 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.80 | 4.413% | $20.6738 | $20.67 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.42 | 11.480% | $207.821 | $207.82 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.26 | 3.406% | $109.8792 | $109.88 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.79 | 3.224% | $158.7482 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.97 | 13.217% | $179.9811 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.01 | $702.7586 | $702.75 | $702.75 | $702.70 | |