| 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 | $16.95 | 4.830% | $17.7687 | $17.77 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.73 | 10.556% | $89.2519 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.49 | 12.501% | $146.8026 | $146.80 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.71 | 4.496% | $130.317 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.30 | 3.417% | $75.8047 | $75.80 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.44 | 5.469% | $191.363 | $191.36 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.36 | 12.584% | $225.5733 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.98 | $876.8812 | $876.87 | $876.80 | $877.00 | |