| 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 | $16.50 | 5.861% | $17.4671 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.71 | 3.231% | $11.056 | $11.06 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.49 | 5.831% | $231.2302 | $231.23 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.80 | 9.136% | $156.9376 | $156.94 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.75 | 11.444% | $87.7622 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.87 | 4.560% | $161.9321 | $161.93 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.60 | 7.647% | $181.4928 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.72 | $847.8780 | $847.88 | $847.90 | $847.90 | |