| 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 | $16.98 | 4.289% | $17.7083 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.67 | 5.448% | $234.8011 | $234.80 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.71 | 9.689% | $96.2082 | $96.21 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.41 | 11.749% | $277.5957 | $277.60 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.75 | 3.156% | $48.2254 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.92 | 12.721% | $19.0724 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.56 | 13.787% | $184.9721 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.00 | $878.5832 | $878.59 | $878.55 | $878.60 | |