| 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 | $16.64 | 7.267% | $17.8492 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.33 | 5.683% | $22.5422 | $22.54 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.77 | 12.721% | $190.2392 | $190.24 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.69 | 9.407% | $125.4789 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.32 | 9.276% | $96.5126 | $96.51 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.98 | 3.246% | $50.5699 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.36 | 8.435% | $88.2227 | $88.22 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.09 | $591.4147 | $591.41 | $591.40 | $591.30 | |