| 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 | $16.71 | 6.714% | $17.8319 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.25 | 5.848% | $95.5278 | $95.53 | $95.55 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.26 | 12.276% | $42.9568 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.33 | 3.393% | $72.7163 | $72.72 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.65 | 5.748% | $81.0558 | $81.06 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.96 | 10.110% | $155.2111 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.98 | 4.226% | $54.1767 | $54.18 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.14 | $519.4764 | $519.49 | $519.50 | $519.50 | |