| 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 | $16.71 | 6.676% | $17.8256 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.64 | 11.859% | $98.0332 | $98.03 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.41 | 4.459% | $165.4735 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.84 | 6.309% | $118.896 | $118.90 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.62 | 4.704% | $117.9176 | $117.92 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.27 | 4.423% | $58.7588 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.42 | 5.841% | $7.8534 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.91 | $584.7581 | $584.76 | $584.75 | $584.80 | |