| 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 | $16.56 | 4.655% | $17.3309 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.87 | 12.214% | $80.6482 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.98 | 13.704% | $145.5184 | $145.52 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.56 | 7.528% | $97.3774 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.78 | 8.206% | $184.7942 | $184.79 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.56 | 10.502% | $226.0429 | $226.04 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.53 | 12.705% | $90.7613 | $90.76 | $90.75 | $90.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.84 | $842.4733 | $842.47 | $842.50 | $842.40 | |