| 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 | $16.51 | 4.580% | $17.2662 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.74 | 4.637% | $249.8104 | $249.81 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.80 | 4.600% | $216.3128 | $216.31 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.75 | 9.182% | $13.9207 | $13.92 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.72 | 11.539% | $248.4197 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.31 | 3.406% | $73.7388 | $73.74 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.31 | 8.392% | $67.5391 | $67.54 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.14 | $887.0077 | $887.01 | $886.95 | $886.90 | |