| 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 | $16.54 | 5.194% | $17.3991 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.80 | 4.497% | $200.4252 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.44 | 10.770% | $186.581 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.50 | 12.350% | $109.5413 | $109.54 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.48 | 12.593% | $89.4889 | $89.49 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.37 | 13.122% | $33.2239 | $33.22 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.25 | 12.436% | $107.0953 | $107.10 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.38 | $743.7547 | $743.76 | $743.80 | $743.70 | |