| 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 | $16.53 | 5.403% | $17.4231 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.75 | 4.618% | $87.6176 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.58 | 3.515% | $137.2402 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.28 | 4.681% | $82.9911 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.44 | 4.446% | $129.9726 | $129.97 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.57 | 10.550% | $111.1801 | $111.18 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.76 | 4.773% | $218.7241 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.91 | $785.1488 | $785.14 | $785.10 | $785.10 | |