| 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 | $16.45 | 6.333% | $17.4918 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.60 | 4.662% | $242.3972 | $242.40 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.80 | 6.770% | $236.8159 | $236.82 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.50 | 4.129% | $120.269 | $120.27 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.81 | 9.707% | $166.5462 | $166.55 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.51 | 4.612% | $110.3761 | $110.38 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.98 | 7.353% | $85.8609 | $85.86 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.65 | $979.7571 | $979.77 | $979.75 | $979.80 | |