| 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 | $16.47 | 8.287% | $17.8349 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.77 | 4.105% | $84.0856 | $84.09 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.33 | 6.796% | $177.6338 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.82 | 8.739% | $258.6031 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.80 | 10.401% | $119.0123 | $119.01 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.48 | 11.264% | $196.3587 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.61 | 6.269% | $32.5289 | $32.53 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.28 | $886.0573 | $886.05 | $886.10 | $886.00 | |