| 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 | $16.54 | 4.435% | $17.2735 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.49 | 6.218% | $114.1737 | $114.17 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.74 | 5.129% | $44.9321 | $44.93 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.49 | 5.146% | $163.4915 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.43 | 9.235% | $116.2588 | $116.26 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.87 | 3.391% | $30.8829 | $30.88 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.53 | 10.289% | $239.9117 | $239.91 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.09 | $726.9242 | $726.91 | $726.90 | $727.00 | |