| 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 | $16.35 | 5.194% | $17.1992 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.95 | 5.445% | $52.6698 | $52.67 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.64 | 9.229% | $40.0215 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.98 | 9.749% | $248.0108 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.50 | 4.340% | $184.1601 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.68 | 8.201% | $126.2489 | $126.25 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.75 | 3.676% | $244.4162 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.85 | $912.7265 | $912.73 | $912.65 | $912.70 | |