| 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 | $16.28 | 5.836% | $17.2301 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.87 | 5.741% | $80.2257 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.34 | 3.404% | $104.7896 | $104.79 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.90 | 13.282% | $213.9897 | $213.99 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.72 | 9.509% | $252.6592 | $252.66 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.65 | 13.865% | $87.2775 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.43 | 8.399% | $156.5607 | $156.56 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.19 | $912.7325 | $912.74 | $912.80 | $912.80 | |