| 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 | $16.44 | 5.106% | $17.2794 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.71 | 10.225% | $27.2366 | $27.24 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.68 | 12.794% | $115.8169 | $115.82 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.47 | 13.845% | $113.2416 | $113.24 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.61 | 4.113% | $89.1311 | $89.13 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.33 | 5.823% | $53.2607 | $53.26 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.44 | 10.782% | $268.5799 | $268.58 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.68 | $684.5462 | $684.55 | $684.60 | $684.50 | |