| 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 | $16.75 | 6.623% | $17.8594 | $17.86 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.68 | 4.843% | $19.5847 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.72 | 5.178% | $48.0874 | $48.09 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.96 | 9.412% | $138.9095 | $138.91 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.58 | 9.270% | $151.4264 | $151.43 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.54 | 11.265% | $189.7513 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.94 | 13.242% | $91.6581 | $91.66 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.17 | $657.2768 | $657.28 | $657.30 | $657.40 | |