| 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 | $16.34 | 7.186% | $17.5142 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.32 | 12.740% | $39.8198 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.95 | 9.844% | $88.9187 | $88.92 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.89 | 13.378% | $112.1195 | $112.12 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.90 | 13.602% | $162.3373 | $162.34 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.87 | 5.488% | $19.9056 | $19.91 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.72 | 3.605% | $112.6394 | $112.64 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.99 | $553.2545 | $553.26 | $553.20 | $553.10 | |