| 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 | $16.60 | 7.304% | $17.8125 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.28 | 9.520% | $86.8275 | $86.83 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.89 | 6.587% | $40.3858 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.86 | 12.654% | $12.2342 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.60 | 7.348% | $159.5191 | $159.52 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.98 | 8.290% | $12.9731 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.83 | 5.406% | $252.7952 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.04 | $582.5474 | $582.55 | $582.55 | $582.50 | |