| 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 | $16.90 | 5.495% | $17.8287 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.93 | 8.385% | $19.4334 | $19.43 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.66 | 9.638% | $121.3254 | $121.33 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.64 | 3.646% | $199.6637 | $199.66 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.82 | 9.407% | $241.5925 | $241.59 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.25 | 8.605% | $126.2533 | $126.25 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.49 | 12.118% | $125.0004 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.69 | $851.0974 | $851.09 | $851.15 | $851.10 | |