| 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 | $16.85 | 5.870% | $17.8391 | $17.84 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.30 | 4.426% | $41.0394 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.90 | 9.790% | $261.1904 | $261.19 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.40 | 12.381% | $224.0877 | $224.09 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.88 | 13.745% | $236.4531 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.93 | 9.849% | $18.5974 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.99 | 13.670% | $76.1475 | $76.15 | $76.15 | $76.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.25 | $875.3546 | $875.36 | $875.40 | $875.30 | |