| 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 | $16.78 | 4.651% | $17.5604 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.30 | 6.658% | $21.6516 | $21.65 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.99 | 11.332% | $174.7801 | $174.78 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.92 | 7.741% | $32.2361 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.57 | 12.335% | $126.4555 | $126.46 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.32 | 9.847% | $39.8964 | $39.90 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.95 | 8.728% | $131.5065 | $131.51 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.83 | $544.0866 | $544.10 | $544.10 | $544.20 | |