| 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 | $16.82 | 4.366% | $17.5544 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.61 | 8.780% | $45.2634 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.57 | 12.836% | $77.3716 | $77.37 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.55 | 10.700% | $130.1279 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.83 | 5.631% | $138.197 | $138.20 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.80 | 11.535% | $42.1602 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.38 | 9.696% | $41.0044 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $450.56 | $491.6789 | $491.67 | $491.65 | $491.80 | |