| 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 | $16.56 | 5.232% | $17.4264 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.25 | 4.811% | $8.6469 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.36 | 4.142% | $156.5879 | $156.59 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.45 | 9.786% | $259.589 | $259.59 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.95 | 9.809% | $262.3886 | $262.39 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.88 | 9.465% | $211.1361 | $211.14 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.55 | 8.105% | $267.6139 | $267.61 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.00 | $1,183.3888 | $1,183.40 | $1,183.45 | $1,183.30 | |