| 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 | $16.35 | 6.858% | $17.4713 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.48 | 6.761% | $200.1555 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.86 | 11.811% | $30.0324 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.34 | 11.168% | $122.6628 | $122.66 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.87 | 5.316% | $65.159 | $65.16 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.94 | 5.701% | $27.4188 | $27.42 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.41 | 9.540% | $9.2123 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $437.25 | $472.1121 | $472.11 | $472.05 | $472.20 | |