| 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 | $16.64 | 6.551% | $17.7301 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.51 | 6.318% | $32.4376 | $32.44 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.27 | 6.521% | $223.9817 | $223.98 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.75 | 7.844% | $10.5148 | $10.51 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.25 | 13.394% | $11.6229 | $11.62 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.42 | 9.522% | $114.3629 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.52 | 8.456% | $102.5126 | $102.51 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.36 | $513.1626 | $513.15 | $513.15 | $513.10 | |