| 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 | $16.86 | 5.780% | $17.8345 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.77 | 10.544% | $85.9701 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.52 | 8.280% | $15.7223 | $15.72 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.44 | 10.562% | $119.8934 | $119.89 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.91 | 13.813% | $76.1523 | $76.15 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.25 | 10.202% | $13.4997 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.86 | 4.652% | $214.3901 | $214.39 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.61 | $543.4624 | $543.45 | $543.45 | $543.50 | |