| 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 | $17.25 | 3.128% | $17.7896 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.63 | 11.612% | $72.1348 | $72.13 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.67 | 4.664% | $41.5202 | $41.52 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.45 | 9.442% | $45.3637 | $45.36 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.71 | 5.782% | $148.8459 | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.29 | 3.656% | $245.9653 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.65 | 12.686% | $215.9627 | $215.96 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.65 | $787.5822 | $787.58 | $787.55 | $787.60 | |