| 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 | $16.68 | 5.221% | $17.5509 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.70 | 8.694% | $51.847 | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.80 | 5.249% | $20.8393 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.52 | 13.494% | $237.7926 | $237.79 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.58 | 10.243% | $77.8095 | $77.81 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.37 | 8.406% | $252.9871 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.97 | 5.191% | $199.8313 | $199.83 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.62 | $858.6577 | $858.66 | $858.70 | $858.60 | |