| 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 | $16.91 | 3.488% | $17.4998 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.79 | 7.229% | $83.4134 | $83.41 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.48 | 7.113% | $36.9326 | $36.93 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.27 | 5.124% | $205.2756 | $205.28 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.84 | 3.168% | $248.4698 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.58 | 6.500% | $143.3277 | $143.33 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.49 | 6.123% | $144.8473 | $144.85 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.36 | $879.7662 | $879.77 | $879.80 | $879.70 | |