| 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 | 5.323% | $17.2308 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.64 | 4.196% | $80.8978 | $80.90 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.37 | 6.410% | $187.6753 | $187.68 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.87 | 11.395% | $33.2737 | $33.27 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.68 | 6.419% | $213.5616 | $213.56 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.95 | 5.260% | $157.8374 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.51 | 9.670% | $196.8686 | $196.87 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.38 | $887.3452 | $887.35 | $887.35 | $887.40 | |