| 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 | $16.57 | 5.250% | $17.4399 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.35 | 5.564% | $250.5562 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.95 | 12.649% | $69.7861 | $69.79 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.54 | 3.865% | $81.5756 | $81.58 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.75 | 5.192% | $49.1773 | $49.18 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.35 | 12.239% | $181.0976 | $181.10 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.25 | 13.658% | $149.1761 | $149.18 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.76 | $798.8088 | $798.83 | $798.90 | $798.90 | |