| 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 | $16.84 | 4.241% | $17.5542 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.25 | 6.606% | $117.5331 | $117.53 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.68 | 5.194% | $83.8186 | $83.82 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.68 | 3.502% | $87.6455 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.73 | 12.850% | $52.7348 | $52.73 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.64 | 3.792% | $110.6838 | $110.68 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.84 | 12.655% | $49.388 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.66 | $519.3580 | $519.35 | $519.40 | $519.30 | |