| 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 | $16.48 | 7.234% | $17.6722 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.80 | 13.519% | $59.938 | $59.94 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.54 | 5.408% | $74.3548 | $74.35 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.99 | 12.606% | $188.0408 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.90 | 8.350% | $36.7307 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.50 | 7.397% | $230.3666 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.40 | 10.748% | $44.7422 | $44.74 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.61 | $651.8453 | $651.84 | $651.85 | $651.80 | |