| 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 | $16.32 | 8.833% | $17.7615 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.65 | 7.735% | $39.4849 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.70 | 11.556% | $46.5189 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.93 | 10.697% | $159.3262 | $159.33 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.72 | 10.185% | $56.9877 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.84 | 4.683% | $248.978 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.82 | 5.742% | $79.1162 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.98 | $648.1734 | $648.18 | $648.20 | $648.20 | |