| 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 | $16.59 | 4.167% | $17.2813 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.36 | 8.289% | $260.2834 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.47 | 3.164% | $36.5923 | $36.59 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.82 | 7.459% | $84.6992 | $84.70 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.44 | 9.204% | $56.1745 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.88 | 10.739% | $24.2297 | $24.23 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.28 | 5.769% | $218.1803 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.84 | $697.4407 | $697.43 | $697.50 | $697.50 | |