| 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 | 4.634% | $17.7773 | $17.78 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.34 | 4.590% | $152.0111 | $152.01 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.72 | 11.438% | $136.7567 | $136.76 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.96 | 10.337% | $155.531 | $155.53 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.67 | 5.775% | $23.9792 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.29 | 12.537% | $137.6215 | $137.62 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.97 | 10.330% | $217.317 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.94 | $840.9938 | $841.00 | $841.00 | $841.00 | |