| 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 | $16.39 | 6.324% | $17.4265 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.45 | 5.376% | $50.0009 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.42 | 11.271% | $102.8367 | $102.84 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.49 | 12.716% | $239.5102 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.64 | 9.342% | $70.6787 | $70.68 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.61 | 11.255% | $245.4397 | $245.44 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.66 | 6.111% | $148.1946 | $148.19 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.66 | $874.0873 | $874.09 | $874.15 | $874.00 | |