| 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 | $16.81 | 5.688% | $17.7662 | $17.77 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.74 | 4.506% | $41.5307 | $41.53 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.41 | 7.694% | $23.0573 | $23.06 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.51 | 9.565% | $256.9409 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.25 | 10.219% | $114.9033 | $114.90 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.66 | 4.583% | $142.9231 | $142.92 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.28 | 3.711% | $175.562 | $175.56 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.66 | $772.6835 | $772.68 | $772.65 | $772.70 | |