| 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 | $16.55 | 5.539% | $17.4667 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.69 | 10.114% | $35.9963 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.63 | 11.652% | $202.7935 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.73 | 3.206% | $150.4021 | $150.40 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.60 | 6.317% | $233.4721 | $233.47 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.32 | 5.249% | $229.7796 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.83 | 12.431% | $179.6985 | $179.70 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.35 | $1,049.6088 | $1,049.61 | $1,049.60 | $1,049.70 | |