| 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 | $16.97 | 5.163% | $17.8462 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.37 | 5.153% | $89.7691 | $89.77 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.60 | 9.824% | $84.1252 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.92 | 10.567% | $170.1847 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.78 | 5.437% | $262.3062 | $262.31 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.92 | 3.374% | $248.0149 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.92 | 11.337% | $15.4981 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.48 | $887.7444 | $887.75 | $887.75 | $887.70 | |