| 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 | $16.25 | 5.810% | $17.1941 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.35 | 3.562% | $143.278 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.76 | 13.703% | $274.8884 | $274.89 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.47 | 5.125% | $173.9503 | $173.95 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.36 | 8.289% | $26.3792 | $26.38 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.97 | 8.861% | $56.5751 | $56.58 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.40 | 3.750% | $102.09 | $102.09 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.56 | $794.3551 | $794.36 | $794.45 | $794.50 | |