| 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 | $16.45 | 6.145% | $17.4609 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.40 | 9.778% | $39.9592 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.33 | 6.584% | $178.347 | $178.35 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.90 | 8.186% | $12.8741 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.37 | 13.693% | $119.7983 | $119.80 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.33 | 5.683% | $153.5891 | $153.59 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.63 | 4.579% | $61.3147 | $61.31 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.41 | $583.3433 | $583.34 | $583.30 | $583.40 | |