| 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 | $16.27 | 5.140% | $17.1063 | $17.11 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.34 | 7.632% | $129.5243 | $129.52 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.75 | 8.391% | $60.428 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.43 | 10.827% | $142.3351 | $142.34 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.60 | 6.528% | $108.2324 | $108.23 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.81 | 5.445% | $221.2342 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.90 | 4.284% | $53.0806 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.10 | $731.9409 | $731.94 | $732.00 | $731.80 | |