| 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 | $16.35 | 8.820% | $17.7921 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.59 | 7.384% | $52.1779 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.72 | 3.681% | $10.0778 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.43 | 4.159% | $45.2363 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.97 | 7.503% | $268.7252 | $268.73 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.93 | 9.834% | $167.9691 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.53 | 3.243% | $27.3904 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.52 | $589.3688 | $589.38 | $589.45 | $589.40 | |