| 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 | $16.35 | 5.344% | $17.2237 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.93 | 8.804% | $19.5086 | $19.51 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.89 | 3.242% | $7.1134 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.40 | 9.145% | $85.5697 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.51 | 9.368% | $140.5488 | $140.55 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.31 | 7.645% | $228.5411 | $228.54 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.58 | 4.592% | $151.2191 | $151.22 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.97 | $649.7244 | $649.72 | $649.65 | $649.60 | |