| 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 | $16.32 | 5.358% | $17.1944 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.70 | 4.486% | $148.0567 | $148.06 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.81 | 9.832% | $20.6594 | $20.66 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.82 | 3.290% | $108.2686 | $108.27 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.41 | 4.193% | $87.9493 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.75 | 13.403% | $140.3362 | $140.34 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.76 | 9.599% | $159.7515 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.57 | $682.2161 | $682.22 | $682.20 | $682.30 | |