| 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 | 4.112% | $17.1785 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.60 | 7.771% | $140.7489 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.86 | 12.474% | $113.4413 | $113.44 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.41 | 13.771% | $192.7395 | $192.74 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.31 | 4.608% | $99.7019 | $99.70 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.66 | 5.224% | $59.6199 | $59.62 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.91 | 9.690% | $229.1534 | $229.15 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.25 | $852.5834 | $852.58 | $852.60 | $852.50 | |