| 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 | $16.40 | 8.153% | $17.7371 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.98 | 3.588% | $157.433 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.88 | 8.427% | $108.2969 | $108.30 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.31 | 7.206% | $13.1971 | $13.20 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.38 | 12.649% | $215.5877 | $215.59 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.44 | 4.802% | $92.6869 | $92.69 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.98 | 10.415% | $234.0577 | $234.06 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.37 | $838.9964 | $839.01 | $839.05 | $839.00 | |