| 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 | $16.26 | 7.389% | $17.4615 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.42 | 13.303% | $77.5219 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.67 | 11.210% | $244.295 | $244.30 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.76 | 9.661% | $176.291 | $176.29 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.54 | 3.618% | $8.849 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.67 | 3.145% | $41.9491 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.86 | 10.470% | $39.6145 | $39.61 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.18 | $605.9820 | $605.98 | $605.95 | $605.90 | |