| 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 | $17.30 | 3.356% | $17.8806 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.75 | 5.612% | $164.4907 | $164.49 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.93 | 6.223% | $40.2904 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.93 | 12.589% | $252.1205 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.30 | 13.428% | $23.0259 | $23.03 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.56 | 10.426% | $128.7125 | $128.71 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.64 | 8.364% | $258.5998 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.41 | $885.1204 | $885.12 | $885.15 | $885.10 | |