| 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 | $16.91 | 5.187% | $17.7871 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.66 | 13.757% | $138.3968 | $138.40 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.45 | 5.808% | $98.8776 | $98.88 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.35 | 10.333% | $16.9361 | $16.94 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.37 | 11.556% | $243.6048 | $243.60 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.93 | 9.716% | $27.3522 | $27.35 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.70 | 6.175% | $42.1515 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.37 | $585.1061 | $585.11 | $585.15 | $585.20 | |