| 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 | $170.99 | 10.439% | $188.8396 | $188.84 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.92 | 4.728% | $17.72 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.25 | 12.122% | $29.432 | $29.43 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.90 | 7.553% | $24.6296 | $24.63 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.93 | 4.824% | $234.7324 | $234.73 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.43 | 7.524% | $7.989 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.25 | 13.187% | $55.7446 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.67 | $559.0872 | $559.08 | $559.15 | $558.90 | |