| 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 | $16.41 | 4.736% | $17.1872 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.79 | 5.265% | $173.4662 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.50 | 10.305% | $139.5358 | $139.54 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.63 | 12.658% | $48.0261 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.41 | 10.102% | $243.7768 | $243.78 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.39 | 13.853% | $51.6779 | $51.68 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.47 | 9.507% | $57.4583 | $57.46 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.60 | $731.1283 | $731.15 | $731.20 | $731.20 | |