| 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 | $16.98 | 4.328% | $17.7149 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.86 | 12.528% | $161.8828 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.55 | 10.624% | $148.8446 | $148.84 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.52 | 6.868% | $189.7121 | $189.71 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.41 | 6.811% | $55.9796 | $55.98 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.56 | 10.595% | $178.6773 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.98 | 10.755% | $47.6025 | $47.60 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.86 | $800.4138 | $800.40 | $800.45 | $800.40 | |