| 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 | $16.71 | 6.344% | $17.7701 | $17.77 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.71 | 8.453% | $6.1927 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.59 | 6.656% | $79.5547 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.91 | 9.511% | $28.3743 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.92 | 3.808% | $23.7928 | $23.79 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.50 | 3.186% | $52.1089 | $52.11 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.65 | 13.738% | $101.9661 | $101.97 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $285.99 | $309.7596 | $309.75 | $309.70 | $309.90 | |