| 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 | $16.28 | 9.531% | $17.8316 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.69 | 13.773% | $66.7734 | $66.77 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.90 | 3.463% | $9.2082 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.66 | 11.280% | $87.5328 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.79 | 11.133% | $255.3725 | $255.37 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.66 | 8.526% | $137.459 | $137.46 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.47 | 10.475% | $44.7092 | $44.71 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.45 | $618.8867 | $618.88 | $618.85 | $618.90 | |