| 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 | $16.55 | 3.845% | $17.1863 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.40 | 3.339% | $220.5254 | $220.53 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.37 | 7.400% | $149.6834 | $149.68 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.43 | 6.349% | $94.0444 | $94.04 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.50 | 8.402% | $51.491 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.37 | 8.696% | $131.9243 | $131.92 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.93 | 9.712% | $142.5488 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.55 | $807.4036 | $807.40 | $807.45 | $807.30 | |