| 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 | $16.40 | 4.597% | $17.1539 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.55 | 7.143% | $5.9464 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.71 | 7.608% | $127.7415 | $127.74 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.26 | 13.345% | $49.033 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.68 | 10.263% | $172.7601 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.77 | 8.469% | $160.2846 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.56 | 4.333% | $242.6368 | $242.64 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.93 | $775.5563 | $775.55 | $775.60 | $775.50 | |