| 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 | $16.90 | 5.629% | $17.8513 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.44 | 6.585% | $88.9345 | $88.93 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.91 | 10.505% | $84.9894 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.67 | 3.263% | $217.5442 | $217.54 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.97 | 7.577% | $118.3024 | $118.30 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.45 | 3.379% | $35.6141 | $35.61 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.59 | 8.465% | $144.8984 | $144.90 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.93 | $708.1343 | $708.12 | $708.15 | $708.10 | |