| 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 | $16.48 | 5.671% | $17.4146 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.28 | 6.766% | $66.4939 | $66.49 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.71 | 4.736% | $186.1263 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.56 | 3.165% | $256.4269 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.39 | 5.405% | $225.9778 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.89 | 8.626% | $59.6248 | $59.62 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.38 | 11.295% | $77.2165 | $77.22 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.69 | $889.2808 | $889.28 | $889.30 | $889.20 | |