| 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 | $16.40 | 5.498% | $17.3017 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.45 | 5.678% | $42.7468 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.88 | 10.686% | $209.0637 | $209.06 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.45 | 10.570% | $257.02 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.86 | 11.780% | $21.0817 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.67 | 6.653% | $264.1475 | $264.15 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.27 | 3.178% | $240.6833 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.98 | $1,052.0447 | $1,052.04 | $1,052.05 | $1,052.00 | |