| 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 | $16.27 | 6.850% | $17.3845 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.71 | 5.162% | $200.5545 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.32 | 4.632% | $217.9694 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.85 | 3.454% | $224.34 | $224.34 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.54 | 11.229% | $91.8084 | $91.81 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.84 | 5.314% | $57.7542 | $57.75 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.68 | 8.647% | $46.3705 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.21 | $856.1815 | $856.17 | $856.15 | $856.30 | |