| 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 | $16.49 | 5.546% | $17.4045 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.57 | 12.697% | $42.3403 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.27 | 10.569% | $85.4367 | $85.44 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.75 | 13.459% | $200.5388 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.98 | 3.855% | $193.1495 | $193.15 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.51 | 3.873% | $163.6104 | $163.61 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.99 | 12.596% | $109.2069 | $109.21 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.56 | $811.6871 | $811.69 | $811.70 | $811.50 | |