| 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 | $16.38 | 6.110% | $17.3808 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.85 | 12.492% | $261.9376 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.63 | 11.643% | $161.4693 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.64 | 6.358% | $82.5764 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.33 | 11.799% | $77.5102 | $77.51 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.80 | 10.688% | $44.0538 | $44.05 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.96 | 10.501% | $176.7574 | $176.76 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.59 | $821.6855 | $821.69 | $821.70 | $821.80 | |