| 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 | $16.67 | 4.872% | $17.4822 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.26 | 8.225% | $124.7401 | $124.74 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.97 | 3.687% | $108.8402 | $108.84 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.84 | 5.175% | $47.1605 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.50 | 12.243% | $281.1687 | $281.17 | $281.15 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.59 | 13.829% | $234.021 | $234.02 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.58 | 10.585% | $12.8057 | $12.81 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.41 | $826.2184 | $826.22 | $826.20 | $826.20 | |