| 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 | $16.61 | 5.148% | $17.4651 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.50 | 12.606% | $185.2369 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.86 | 6.106% | $52.9045 | $52.90 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.97 | 7.238% | $50.3697 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.72 | 11.488% | $185.8728 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.69 | 10.644% | $23.9987 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.71 | 10.398% | $154.237 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.06 | $670.0847 | $670.09 | $670.05 | $670.10 | |