| 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 | $15.55 | 11.219% | $17.2946 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.81 | 13.673% | $46.39 | $46.39 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.95 | 12.278% | $79.6612 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.51 | 12.198% | $80.2328 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.85 | 13.827% | $6.6589 | $6.66 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.78 | 4.874% | $169.6652 | $169.67 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.45 | 13.142% | $224.5303 | $224.53 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.90 | $624.4330 | $624.43 | $624.45 | $624.50 | |