| 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 | $16.29 | 7.697% | $17.5438 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.81 | 5.626% | $176.1947 | $176.19 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.31 | 8.230% | $43.6275 | $43.63 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.64 | 12.861% | $258.0454 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.39 | 6.404% | $217.4791 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.30 | 3.276% | $238.8774 | $238.88 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.85 | 13.743% | $37.3646 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.59 | $989.1325 | $989.13 | $989.20 | $989.10 | |