| 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 | $16.61 | 6.196% | $17.6392 | $17.64 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.57 | 5.254% | $15.3355 | $15.34 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.78 | 6.627% | $26.4222 | $26.42 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.85 | 6.574% | $11.5633 | $11.56 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.41 | 12.806% | $223.8184 | $223.82 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.40 | 5.474% | $5.6956 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.59 | 6.684% | $252.4037 | $252.40 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.21 | $552.8779 | $552.88 | $552.85 | $552.80 | |