| 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 | $17.31 | 3.248% | $17.8722 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.47 | 3.508% | $39.8195 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.89 | 13.422% | $181.3504 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.42 | 5.870% | $183.5998 | $183.60 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.29 | 4.133% | $249.1799 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.34 | 9.847% | $76.1679 | $76.17 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.39 | 12.644% | $50.0027 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.11 | $797.9924 | $797.99 | $797.95 | $798.10 | |