| 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 | $16.62 | 5.146% | $17.4753 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.47 | 11.512% | $9.4451 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.49 | 5.418% | $69.0382 | $69.04 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.85 | 8.153% | $226.9591 | $226.96 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.70 | 5.540% | $6.0158 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.99 | 4.153% | $179.1327 | $179.13 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.28 | 12.542% | $155.6231 | $155.62 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.40 | $663.6893 | $663.70 | $663.70 | $663.60 | |