| 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 | $16.44 | 5.294% | $17.3103 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.90 | 8.564% | $173.5938 | $173.59 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.98 | 7.264% | $64.3369 | $64.34 | $64.35 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.37 | 9.409% | $223.5992 | $223.60 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.57 | 6.301% | $168.5615 | $168.56 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.95 | 9.767% | $60.317 | $60.32 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.71 | 4.129% | $135.0657 | $135.07 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.92 | $842.7844 | $842.79 | $842.75 | $842.80 | |