| 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 | $16.81 | 4.558% | $17.5762 | $17.58 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.87 | 7.802% | $65.6191 | $65.62 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.38 | 9.288% | $169.8117 | $169.81 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.54 | 13.116% | $158.9732 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.76 | 4.769% | $55.2761 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.58 | 10.363% | $133.0757 | $133.08 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.33 | 6.744% | $49.4545 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.27 | $649.7865 | $649.79 | $649.80 | $649.90 | |