| 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 | $16.72 | 5.303% | $17.6067 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.61 | 8.732% | $39.8068 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.79 | 12.457% | $66.1135 | $66.11 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.37 | 8.283% | $149.8312 | $149.83 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.78 | 8.332% | $168.7596 | $168.76 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.58 | 4.662% | $261.2154 | $261.22 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.81 | 7.603% | $266.651 | $266.65 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.66 | $969.9842 | $969.99 | $969.95 | $970.00 | |