| 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 | $16.87 | 5.684% | $17.8289 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.66 | 12.648% | $135.9211 | $135.92 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.62 | 3.233% | $78.0648 | $78.06 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.30 | 4.317% | $115.0617 | $115.06 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.55 | 5.126% | $119.3706 | $119.37 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.87 | 7.419% | $107.2794 | $107.28 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.30 | 10.705% | $80.0397 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.17 | $653.5662 | $653.56 | $653.55 | $653.60 | |