| 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 | $16.28 | 5.576% | $17.1878 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.77 | 10.266% | $124.347 | $124.35 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.47 | 13.601% | $27.7982 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.40 | 7.814% | $124.4174 | $124.42 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.53 | 9.435% | $163.6382 | $163.64 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.74 | 11.337% | $6.3907 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.36 | 9.806% | $92.6323 | $92.63 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.55 | $556.4116 | $556.42 | $556.45 | $556.30 | |