| 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 | $16.50 | 5.555% | $17.4166 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.61 | 13.429% | $192.3869 | $192.39 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.79 | 13.162% | $132.1619 | $132.16 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.28 | 4.169% | $253.4223 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.91 | 12.398% | $15.6346 | $15.63 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.49 | 8.231% | $180.1938 | $180.19 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.60 | 7.300% | $162.6668 | $162.67 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.18 | $953.8829 | $953.88 | $953.85 | $953.90 | |