| 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 | $16.87 | 3.129% | $17.3979 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.66 | 13.144% | $9.7983 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.48 | 8.282% | $142.3692 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.32 | 10.778% | $197.5393 | $197.54 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.53 | 12.626% | $25.3746 | $25.37 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.32 | 4.650% | $42.1949 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.64 | 8.524% | $99.4514 | $99.45 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.82 | $534.1256 | $534.12 | $534.10 | $534.20 | |