| 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 | $16.46 | 6.347% | $17.5047 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.61 | 6.368% | $28.3045 | $28.30 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.53 | 10.322% | $189.2353 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.41 | 9.525% | $20.1636 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.62 | 7.244% | $203.3561 | $203.36 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.84 | 8.863% | $105.4229 | $105.42 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.55 | 11.360% | $277.8989 | $277.90 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.02 | $841.8860 | $841.88 | $841.85 | $841.90 | |