| 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 | 3.509% | $17.1825 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.52 | 12.616% | $193.159 | $193.16 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.50 | 4.216% | $50.5448 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.38 | 10.293% | $53.3598 | $53.36 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.73 | 13.432% | $181.1849 | $181.18 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.63 | 10.126% | $219.8445 | $219.84 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.98 | 4.408% | $162.8556 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.34 | $878.1311 | $878.12 | $878.15 | $878.20 | |