| 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 | $16.77 | 5.853% | $17.7515 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.54 | 13.217% | $11.9331 | $11.93 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.77 | 7.857% | $48.2876 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.61 | 9.389% | $256.6375 | $256.64 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.60 | 6.486% | $34.7144 | $34.71 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.69 | 10.518% | $233.9556 | $233.96 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.87 | 13.324% | $184.5708 | $184.57 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.85 | $787.8505 | $787.85 | $787.85 | $787.90 | |