| 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 | $16.99 | 4.833% | $17.8111 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.84 | 8.873% | $8.5356 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.36 | 11.534% | $259.1604 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.48 | 7.702% | $186.8414 | $186.84 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.63 | 3.698% | $18.282 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.92 | 10.704% | $110.6154 | $110.62 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.50 | 13.659% | $60.8076 | $60.81 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.72 | $662.0535 | $662.06 | $662.05 | $662.00 | |