| 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 | $16.30 | 4.695% | $17.0653 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.96 | 12.377% | $16.8116 | $16.81 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.85 | 7.255% | $87.7882 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.83 | 9.621% | $244.2685 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.93 | 7.733% | $160.4468 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.63 | 13.352% | $48.322 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.62 | 10.760% | $9.5475 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.12 | $584.2499 | $584.26 | $584.20 | $584.20 | |