| 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 | $16.75 | 6.726% | $17.8766 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.73 | 3.245% | $23.4676 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.51 | 13.305% | $70.827 | $70.83 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.65 | 9.706% | $81.8955 | $81.90 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.80 | 8.637% | $152.9609 | $152.96 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.26 | 5.778% | $200.1954 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.45 | 7.164% | $24.0583 | $24.06 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.15 | $571.2813 | $571.30 | $571.30 | $571.40 | |