| 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 | $16.59 | 6.244% | $17.6259 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.39 | 4.479% | $139.3645 | $139.36 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.64 | 8.563% | $158.1112 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.70 | 11.606% | $100.1106 | $100.11 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.93 | 7.685% | $28.9996 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.77 | 3.500% | $103.262 | $103.26 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.95 | 12.150% | $30.2244 | $30.22 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.97 | $577.6982 | $577.69 | $577.65 | $577.70 | |