| 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 | $16.53 | 5.353% | $17.4149 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.59 | 11.474% | $232.5236 | $232.52 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.61 | 12.245% | $224.0522 | $224.05 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.74 | 8.324% | $128.6239 | $128.62 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.41 | 10.670% | $48.0418 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.34 | 4.792% | $69.519 | $69.52 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.36 | 13.758% | $277.979 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.58 | $998.1544 | $998.14 | $998.10 | $998.10 | |