| 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 | 5.212% | $17.5809 | $17.58 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.27 | 9.234% | $14.4954 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.64 | 8.707% | $39.8302 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.41 | 3.746% | $12.8749 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.53 | 12.239% | $186.9116 | $186.91 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.39 | 7.141% | $46.4885 | $46.49 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.55 | 13.753% | $62.0523 | $62.05 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $343.50 | $380.2338 | $380.23 | $380.25 | $380.30 | |