| 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 | $16.31 | 7.837% | $17.5882 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.27 | 7.202% | $14.2257 | $14.23 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.82 | 8.395% | $257.785 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.78 | 4.306% | $100.9473 | $100.95 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.28 | 7.837% | $219.2111 | $219.21 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.45 | 11.838% | $253.2572 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.28 | 12.525% | $32.9473 | $32.95 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.19 | $895.9618 | $895.98 | $896.00 | $895.90 | |