| 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 | $16.26 | 5.626% | $17.1748 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.62 | 3.260% | $25.4226 | $25.42 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.26 | 4.476% | $146.538 | $146.54 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.92 | 12.374% | $153.8625 | $153.86 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.77 | 3.808% | $18.4467 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.32 | 5.713% | $239.2497 | $239.25 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.59 | 7.134% | $15.6309 | $15.63 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.74 | $616.3252 | $616.32 | $616.30 | $616.20 | |