| 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 | $16.50 | 7.819% | $17.7901 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.43 | 12.643% | $54.553 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.52 | 11.576% | $79.7992 | $79.80 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.86 | 6.295% | $178.4268 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.87 | 7.225% | $228.2499 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.72 | 3.137% | $33.7464 | $33.75 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.43 | 8.728% | $251.6292 | $251.63 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.33 | $844.1946 | $844.20 | $844.25 | $844.10 | |