| 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 | $16.96 | 4.119% | $17.6586 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.74 | 11.220% | $83.1258 | $83.13 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.73 | 9.531% | $220.9569 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.69 | 10.105% | $7.366 | $7.37 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.68 | 4.414% | $130.1834 | $130.18 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.81 | 9.226% | $34.7448 | $34.74 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.56 | 3.488% | $95.7885 | $95.79 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.17 | $589.8240 | $589.83 | $589.85 | $589.90 | |