| 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 | $16.82 | 4.254% | $17.5355 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.74 | 7.827% | $161.4601 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.77 | 9.302% | $89.3762 | $89.38 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.95 | 3.783% | $189.871 | $189.87 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.78 | 8.716% | $271.5508 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.76 | 11.730% | $23.1951 | $23.20 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.41 | 3.650% | $43.958 | $43.96 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.23 | $796.9467 | $796.96 | $796.95 | $797.10 | |