| 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 | $17.27 | 3.201% | $17.8228 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.44 | 11.488% | $8.2947 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.58 | 11.822% | $103.5248 | $103.52 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.76 | 12.505% | $6.4803 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.44 | 4.343% | $104.8021 | $104.80 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.66 | 5.677% | $46.1386 | $46.14 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.52 | 12.479% | $199.6727 | $199.67 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $444.67 | $486.7360 | $486.72 | $486.70 | $486.70 | |