| 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 | $16.72 | 4.322% | $17.4426 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.87 | 10.671% | $190.2102 | $190.21 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.56 | 12.682% | $13.026 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.77 | 10.253% | $24.0021 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.75 | 13.182% | $48.3853 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.87 | 6.140% | $224.8788 | $224.88 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.31 | 8.463% | $234.6163 | $234.62 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.85 | $752.5613 | $752.57 | $752.60 | $752.50 | |