| 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 | $16.68 | 3.315% | $17.2329 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.47 | 8.205% | $15.6573 | $15.66 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.90 | 6.858% | $25.5391 | $25.54 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.37 | 4.363% | $34.8259 | $34.83 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.45 | 9.197% | $39.8023 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.98 | 11.826% | $267.2418 | $267.24 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.71 | 9.736% | $79.789 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $436.56 | $480.0883 | $480.09 | $480.15 | $480.00 | |