| 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 | $16.45 | 3.706% | $17.0596 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.71 | 5.596% | $158.0878 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.65 | 6.870% | $75.5037 | $75.50 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.58 | 10.353% | $193.7578 | $193.76 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.31 | 11.744% | $53.9835 | $53.98 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.73 | 8.265% | $155.6093 | $155.61 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.51 | 10.825% | $196.7255 | $196.73 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.94 | $850.7272 | $850.73 | $850.75 | $850.80 | |