| 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 | $16.36 | 6.718% | $17.4591 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.61 | 3.591% | $180.8802 | $180.88 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.76 | 12.299% | $21.0673 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.72 | 12.344% | $107.5357 | $107.54 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.38 | 12.636% | $212.1837 | $212.18 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.94 | 4.248% | $159.4369 | $159.44 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.47 | 8.789% | $271.3959 | $271.40 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.24 | $969.9588 | $969.97 | $970.00 | $970.00 | |