| 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 | $16.78 | 4.174% | $17.4804 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.56 | 5.809% | $19.6382 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.46 | 6.224% | $211.8744 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.52 | 10.360% | $214.6723 | $214.67 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.45 | 8.808% | $251.8361 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.33 | 10.663% | $253.7835 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.98 | 10.550% | $225.4999 | $225.50 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.08 | $1,194.7848 | $1,194.78 | $1,194.80 | $1,194.80 | |